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Subtract 35/72 from 2/54

2/54 - 35/72 is -97/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 72 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 72 × 3 = 216,
   35/72 = 35 × 3/72 × 3 = 105/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/216 - 105/216 = 8 - 105/216 = -97/216

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