Answers

Subtract 50/42 from 14/54

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

14/54 - 50/42 is -176/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   50/42 = 50 × 9/42 × 9 = 450/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/378 - 450/378 = 98 - 450/378 = -352/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -176/189

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