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Subtract 24/35 from 25/54

25/54 - 24/35 is -421/1890.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   25/54 = 25 × 35/54 × 35 = 875/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   24/35 = 24 × 54/35 × 54 = 1296/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/1890 - 1296/1890 = 875 - 1296/1890 = -421/1890

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