Answers

Subtract 50/54 from 35/75

35/75 - 50/54 is -62/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   35/75 = 35 × 18/75 × 18 = 630/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/1350 - 1250/1350 = 630 - 1250/1350 = -620/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/135

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