Answers

Subtract 35/6 from 25/54

1^st number: 25/54, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

25/54 - 35/6 is -145/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   25/54 = 25 × 1/54 × 1 = 25/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   35/6 = 35 × 9/6 × 9 = 315/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/54 - 315/54 = 25 - 315/54 = -290/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/27

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