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Subtract 54/25 from 1/50

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

1/50 - 54/25 is -107/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   1/50 = 1 × 1/50 × 1 = 1/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   54/25 = 54 × 2/25 × 2 = 108/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/50 - 108/50 = 1 - 108/50 = -107/50

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