Answers

Subtract 54/50 from 2/5

1^st number: 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

2/5 - 54/50 is -17/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   2/5 = 2 × 10/5 × 10 = 20/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   54/50 = 54 × 1/50 × 1 = 54/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/50 - 54/50 = 20 - 54/50 = -34/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/25

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