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Subtract 50/54 from 16/60

16/60 - 50/54 is -89/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   50/54 = 50 × 10/54 × 10 = 500/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/540 - 500/540 = 144 - 500/540 = -356/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/135

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