Answers

Subtract 50/9 from 4/54

1^st number: 4/54, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

4/54 - 50/9 is -148/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   4/54 = 4 × 1/54 × 1 = 4/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   50/9 = 50 × 6/9 × 6 = 300/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/54 - 300/54 = 4 - 300/54 = -296/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -148/27

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