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Subtract 1/54 from 2/25

2/25 - 1/54 is 83/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   2/25 = 2 × 54/25 × 54 = 108/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   1/54 = 1 × 25/54 × 25 = 25/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/1350 - 25/1350 = 108 - 25/1350 = 83/1350

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