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Subtract 84/75 from 1/54

1^st number: 1/54, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

1/54 - 84/75 is -1487/1350.

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,
   84/75 = 84 × 18/75 × 18 = 1512/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/1350 - 1512/1350 = 25 - 1512/1350 = -1487/1350

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