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Subtract 5/54 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 5/54

50/40 - 5/54 is 125/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 54 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   50/40 = 50 × 27/40 × 27 = 1350/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   5/54 = 5 × 20/54 × 20 = 100/1080
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/1080 - 100/1080 = 1350 - 100/1080 = 1250/1080
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/108
6. In mixed form: 117/108

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