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Subtract 24/54 from 72/75

72/75 - 24/54 is 116/225.

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,
   72/75 = 72 × 18/75 × 18 = 1296/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   24/54 = 24 × 25/54 × 25 = 600/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1296/1350 - 600/1350 = 1296 - 600/1350 = 696/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/225

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