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Subtract 9/32 from 5/54

5/54 - 9/32 is -163/864.

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,
   5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   9/32 = 9 × 27/32 × 27 = 243/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/864 - 243/864 = 80 - 243/864 = -163/864

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