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Subtract 50/54 from 49/64

49/64 - 50/54 is -277/1728.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   49/64 = 49 × 27/64 × 27 = 1323/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
   50/54 = 50 × 32/54 × 32 = 1600/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/1728 - 1600/1728 = 1323 - 1600/1728 = -277/1728

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