Answers

Subtract 75/18 from 1/54

1^st number: 1/54, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

1/54 - 75/18 is -112/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   75/18 = 75 × 3/18 × 3 = 225/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/54 - 225/54 = 1 - 225/54 = -224/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -112/27

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