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Subtract 2/35 from 50/54

50/54 - 2/35 is 821/945.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   50/54 = 50 × 35/54 × 35 = 1750/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   2/35 = 2 × 54/35 × 54 = 108/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/1890 - 108/1890 = 1750 - 108/1890 = 1642/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 821/945

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