Answers

Subtract 7/3 from 18/54

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

18/54 - 7/3 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 3 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   18/54 = 18 × 1/54 × 1 = 18/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
   7/3 = 7 × 18/3 × 18 = 126/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/54 - 126/54 = 18 - 126/54 = -108/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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