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Subtract 35/54 from 14/36

14/36 - 35/54 is -7/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   14/36 = 14 × 3/36 × 3 = 42/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   35/54 = 35 × 2/54 × 2 = 70/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/108 - 70/108 = 42 - 70/108 = -28/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/27

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