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Subtract 50/54 from 40/60

40/60 - 50/54 is -7/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   40/60 = 40 × 9/60 × 9 = 360/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   50/54 = 50 × 10/54 × 10 = 500/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/540 - 500/540 = 360 - 500/540 = -140/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/27

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