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Subtract 50/54 from 36/50

36/50 - 50/54 is -139/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   36/50 = 36 × 27/50 × 27 = 972/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/1350 - 1250/1350 = 972 - 1250/1350 = -278/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/675

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