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Subtract 2/50 from 1/54

1/54 - 2/50 is -29/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   1/54 = 1 × 25/54 × 25 = 25/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   2/50 = 2 × 27/50 × 27 = 54/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/1350 - 54/1350 = 25 - 54/1350 = -29/1350

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