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Subtract 10/81 from 50/75

50/75 - 10/81 is 44/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
   50/75 = 50 × 27/75 × 27 = 1350/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   10/81 = 10 × 25/81 × 25 = 250/2025
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/2025 - 250/2025 = 1350 - 250/2025 = 1100/2025
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/81

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