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Subtract 10/54 from 90/6

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 10/54

90/6 - 10/54 is 400/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   90/6 = 90 × 9/6 × 9 = 810/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   10/54 = 10 × 1/54 × 1 = 10/54
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   810/54 - 10/54 = 810 - 10/54 = 800/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/27
6. In mixed form: 1422/27

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