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Subtract 50/54 from 40/18

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 50/54

40/18 - 50/54 is 35/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   40/18 = 40 × 3/18 × 3 = 120/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   50/54 = 50 × 1/54 × 1 = 50/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/54 - 50/54 = 120 - 50/54 = 70/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/27
6. In mixed form: 18/27

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