Answers

Subtract 90/9 from 14/54

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 10 0/9

14/54 - 90/9 is -263/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   14/54 = 14 × 1/54 × 1 = 14/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   90/9 = 90 × 6/9 × 6 = 540/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/54 - 540/54 = 14 - 540/54 = -526/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/27

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