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Subtract 49/10 from 4/54

1^st number: 4/54, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

4/54 - 49/10 is -1303/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   49/10 = 49 × 27/10 × 27 = 1323/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/270 - 1323/270 = 20 - 1323/270 = -1303/270

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