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Subtract 9/75 from 36/54

36/54 - 9/75 is 41/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   36/54 = 36 × 25/54 × 25 = 900/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   9/75 = 9 × 18/75 × 18 = 162/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/1350 - 162/1350 = 900 - 162/1350 = 738/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/75

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