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Subtract 50/54 from 80/24

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 50/54

80/24 - 50/54 is 65/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   80/24 = 80 × 9/24 × 9 = 720/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/216 - 200/216 = 720 - 200/216 = 520/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/27
6. In mixed form: 211/27

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