Answers

Subtract 96/54 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 1 42/54

35/20 - 96/54 is -1/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   35/20 = 35 × 27/20 × 27 = 945/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   96/54 = 96 × 10/54 × 10 = 960/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/540 - 960/540 = 945 - 960/540 = -15/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/36

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