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Subtract 9/25 from 54/60

54/60 - 9/25 is 27/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   9/25 = 9 × 12/25 × 12 = 108/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/300 - 108/300 = 270 - 108/300 = 162/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/50

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