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Subtract 50/9 from 81/48

1^st number: 1 33/48, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

81/48 - 50/9 is -557/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   81/48 = 81 × 3/48 × 3 = 243/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   50/9 = 50 × 16/9 × 16 = 800/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/144 - 800/144 = 243 - 800/144 = -557/144

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