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Subtract 5/54 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 5/54

50/10 - 5/54 is 265/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   50/10 = 50 × 27/10 × 27 = 1350/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/270 - 25/270 = 1350 - 25/270 = 1325/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/54
6. In mixed form: 449/54

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