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Subtract 2/24 from 2/54

2/54 - 2/24 is -5/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/216 - 18/216 = 8 - 18/216 = -10/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/108

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