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Subtract 75/36 from 1/54

1^st number: 1/54, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

1/54 - 75/36 is -223/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   75/36 = 75 × 3/36 × 3 = 225/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/108 - 225/108 = 2 - 225/108 = -223/108

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