Answers

Subtract 50/54 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 50/54

49/15 - 50/54 is 316/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   49/15 = 49 × 18/15 × 18 = 882/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/270 - 250/270 = 882 - 250/270 = 632/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 316/135
6. In mixed form: 246/135

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