Answers

Subtract 50/18 from 40/54

1^st number: 40/54, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

40/54 - 50/18 is -55/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   50/18 = 50 × 3/18 × 3 = 150/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/54 - 150/54 = 40 - 150/54 = -110/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/27

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