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Subtract 1/50 from 10/81

10/81 - 1/50 is 419/4050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   10/81 = 10 × 50/81 × 50 = 500/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   1/50 = 1 × 81/50 × 81 = 81/4050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/4050 - 81/4050 = 500 - 81/4050 = 419/4050

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