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Subtract 49/64 from 14/54

14/54 - 49/64 is -875/1728.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
   14/54 = 14 × 32/54 × 32 = 448/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   49/64 = 49 × 27/64 × 27 = 1323/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/1728 - 1323/1728 = 448 - 1323/1728 = -875/1728

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