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Subtract 50/54 from 90/96

90/96 - 50/54 is 5/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   90/96 = 90 × 9/96 × 9 = 810/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   50/54 = 50 × 16/54 × 16 = 800/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/864 - 800/864 = 810 - 800/864 = 10/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/432

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