Answers

Subtract 6/54 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 6/54

49/30 - 6/54 is 137/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   49/30 = 49 × 9/30 × 9 = 441/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/270 - 30/270 = 441 - 30/270 = 411/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/90
6. In mixed form: 147/90

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