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Subtract 25/54 from 70/75

70/75 - 25/54 is 127/270.

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,
   70/75 = 70 × 18/75 × 18 = 1260/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   25/54 = 25 × 25/54 × 25 = 625/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/1350 - 625/1350 = 1260 - 625/1350 = 635/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/270

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