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Subtract 25/54 from 2/4

2/4 - 25/54 is 1/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   25/54 = 25 × 2/54 × 2 = 50/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/108 - 50/108 = 54 - 50/108 = 4/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/27

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