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Subtract 25/27 from 2/54

2/54 - 25/27 is -8/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   25/27 = 25 × 2/27 × 2 = 50/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/54 - 50/54 = 2 - 50/54 = -48/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/9

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