Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 4/54

1^st number: 4/54, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

4/54 - 50/45 is -28/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   50/45 = 50 × 6/45 × 6 = 300/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/270 - 300/270 = 20 - 300/270 = -280/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/27

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