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Subtract 63/54 from 2/35

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

2/35 - 63/54 is -233/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   2/35 = 2 × 54/35 × 54 = 108/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   63/54 = 63 × 35/54 × 35 = 2205/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/1890 - 2205/1890 = 108 - 2205/1890 = -2097/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -233/210

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