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Subtract 80/54 from 9/50

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 1 26/54

9/50 - 80/54 is -1757/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   9/50 = 9 × 27/50 × 27 = 243/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   80/54 = 80 × 25/54 × 25 = 2000/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/1350 - 2000/1350 = 243 - 2000/1350 = -1757/1350

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