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Subtract 5/54 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 5/54

50/45 - 5/54 is 55/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   50/45 = 50 × 6/45 × 6 = 300/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/270 - 25/270 = 300 - 25/270 = 275/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/54
6. In mixed form: 11/54

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