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Subtract 7/54 from 75/35

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 7/54

75/35 - 7/54 is 761/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   75/35 = 75 × 54/35 × 54 = 4050/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   7/54 = 7 × 35/54 × 35 = 245/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/1890 - 245/1890 = 4050 - 245/1890 = 3805/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 761/378
6. In mixed form: 25/378

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