Answers

Subtract 27/54 from 45/18

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 27/54

45/18 - 27/54 is 2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   45/18 = 45 × 3/18 × 3 = 135/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   27/54 = 27 × 1/54 × 1 = 27/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/54 - 27/54 = 135 - 27/54 = 108/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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