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Subtract 25/54 from 4/5

4/5 - 25/54 is 91/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   4/5 = 4 × 54/5 × 54 = 216/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/270 - 125/270 = 216 - 125/270 = 91/270

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