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Subtract 48/54 from 90/4

1^st number: 22 2/4, 2^nd number: 48/54

90/4 - 48/54 is 389/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   90/4 = 90 × 27/4 × 27 = 2430/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   48/54 = 48 × 2/54 × 2 = 96/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2430/108 - 96/108 = 2430 - 96/108 = 2334/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/18
6. In mixed form: 2111/18

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