Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 16/54

1^st number: 16/54, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

16/54 - 50/36 is -59/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   16/54 = 16 × 2/54 × 2 = 32/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   50/36 = 50 × 3/36 × 3 = 150/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/108 - 150/108 = 32 - 150/108 = -118/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/54

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