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Subtract 50/18 from 54/96

1^st number: 54/96, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

54/96 - 50/18 is -319/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   54/96 = 54 × 3/96 × 3 = 162/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   50/18 = 50 × 16/18 × 16 = 800/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/288 - 800/288 = 162 - 800/288 = -638/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/144

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