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Subtract 25/72 from 6/54

6/54 - 25/72 is -17/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   25/72 = 25 × 3/72 × 3 = 75/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/216 - 75/216 = 24 - 75/216 = -51/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/72

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