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Subtract 27/32 from 4/54

4/54 - 27/32 is -665/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   4/54 = 4 × 16/54 × 16 = 64/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   27/32 = 27 × 27/32 × 27 = 729/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/864 - 729/864 = 64 - 729/864 = -665/864

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