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Subtract 42/25 from 5/54

1^st number: 5/54, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

5/54 - 42/25 is -2143/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   42/25 = 42 × 54/25 × 54 = 2268/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/1350 - 2268/1350 = 125 - 2268/1350 = -2143/1350

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