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Subtract 25/54 from 2/30

2/30 - 25/54 is -107/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   2/30 = 2 × 9/30 × 9 = 18/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/270 - 125/270 = 18 - 125/270 = -107/270

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