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Subtract 5/54 from 12/75

12/75 - 5/54 is 91/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   12/75 = 12 × 18/75 × 18 = 216/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/1350 - 125/1350 = 216 - 125/1350 = 91/1350

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