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Subtract 24/5 from 50/81

1^st number: 50/81, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

50/81 - 24/5 is -1694/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 5 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   50/81 = 50 × 5/81 × 5 = 250/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
   24/5 = 24 × 81/5 × 81 = 1944/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/405 - 1944/405 = 250 - 1944/405 = -1694/405

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