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Subtract 2/7 from 14/54

14/54 - 2/7 is -5/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 7 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
   2/7 = 2 × 54/7 × 54 = 108/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/378 - 108/378 = 98 - 108/378 = -10/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/189

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