Answers

Subtract 56/54 from 45/50

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

45/50 - 56/54 is -37/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   45/50 = 45 × 27/50 × 27 = 1215/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   56/54 = 56 × 25/54 × 25 = 1400/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1215/1350 - 1400/1350 = 1215 - 1400/1350 = -185/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/270

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