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Subtract 2/54 from 84/64

1^st number: 1 20/64, 2^nd number: 2/54

84/64 - 2/54 is 551/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   84/64 = 84 × 27/64 × 27 = 2268/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
   2/54 = 2 × 32/54 × 32 = 64/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1728 - 64/1728 = 2268 - 64/1728 = 2204/1728
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/432
6. In mixed form: 1119/432

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