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Subtract 5/54 from 50/72

50/72 - 5/54 is 65/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   50/72 = 50 × 3/72 × 3 = 150/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/216 - 20/216 = 150 - 20/216 = 130/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/108

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