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Subtract 25/45 from 6/54

6/54 - 25/45 is -4/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   25/45 = 25 × 6/45 × 6 = 150/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/270 - 150/270 = 30 - 150/270 = -120/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9

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