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Subtract 60/81 from 3/50

3/50 - 60/81 is -919/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   3/50 = 3 × 81/50 × 81 = 243/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   60/81 = 60 × 50/81 × 50 = 3000/4050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/4050 - 3000/4050 = 243 - 3000/4050 = -2757/4050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -919/1350

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