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Subtract 70/50 from 4/54

1^st number: 4/54, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

4/54 - 70/50 is -179/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/1350 - 1890/1350 = 100 - 1890/1350 = -1790/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/135

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