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Subtract 6/75 from 1/54

1/54 - 6/75 is -83/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   1/54 = 1 × 25/54 × 25 = 25/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   6/75 = 6 × 18/75 × 18 = 108/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/1350 - 108/1350 = 25 - 108/1350 = -83/1350

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