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Subtract 5/54 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 5/54

50/25 - 5/54 is 103/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   50/25 = 50 × 54/25 × 54 = 2700/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/1350 - 125/1350 = 2700 - 125/1350 = 2575/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/54
6. In mixed form: 149/54

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