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Subtract 75/54 from 5/35

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

5/35 - 75/54 is -157/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   5/35 = 5 × 54/35 × 54 = 270/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   75/54 = 75 × 35/54 × 35 = 2625/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/1890 - 2625/1890 = 270 - 2625/1890 = -2355/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/126

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