Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 36/54

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

36/54 - 50/36 is -13/18.

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,
   36/54 = 36 × 2/54 × 2 = 72/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   50/36 = 50 × 3/36 × 3 = 150/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/108 - 150/108 = 72 - 150/108 = -78/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/18

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