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Subtract 50/10 from 1/54

1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 5 0/10

1/54 - 50/10 is -269/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    50/10 = 50 × 27/10 × 27 = 1350/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/270 - 1350/270 = 5 - 1350/270 = -1345/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/54

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