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Subtract 80/54 from 3/50

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 1 26/54

3/50 - 80/54 is -1919/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   3/50 = 3 × 27/50 × 27 = 81/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   80/54 = 80 × 25/54 × 25 = 2000/1350
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   81/1350 - 2000/1350 = 81 - 2000/1350 = -1919/1350

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