Answers

Subtract 54/6 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 9 0/6

14/4 - 54/6 is -11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   14/4 = 14 × 3/4 × 3 = 42/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   54/6 = 54 × 2/6 × 2 = 108/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/12 - 108/12 = 42 - 108/12 = -66/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/2

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