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Subtract 4/54 from 5/75

5/75 - 4/54 is -1/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   5/75 = 5 × 18/75 × 18 = 90/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/1350 - 100/1350 = 90 - 100/1350 = -10/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/135

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