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Subtract 27/54 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 27/54

50/2 - 27/54 is 49/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   50/2 = 50 × 27/2 × 27 = 1350/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   27/54 = 27 × 1/54 × 1 = 27/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/54 - 27/54 = 1350 - 27/54 = 1323/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/2
6. In mixed form: 241/2

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