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Subtract 25/18 from 10/54

1^st number: 10/54, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

10/54 - 25/18 is -65/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   10/54 = 10 × 1/54 × 1 = 10/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   25/18 = 25 × 3/18 × 3 = 75/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/54 - 75/54 = 10 - 75/54 = -65/54

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