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Subtract 50/54 from 36/12

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 50/54

36/12 - 50/54 is 56/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   36/12 = 36 × 9/12 × 9 = 324/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   50/54 = 50 × 2/54 × 2 = 100/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/108 - 100/108 = 324 - 100/108 = 224/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/27
6. In mixed form: 22/27

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