Answers

Subtract 49/18 from 5/54

1^st number: 5/54, 2^nd number: 2 13/18

5/54 - 49/18 is -71/27.

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,
   5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   49/18 = 49 × 3/18 × 3 = 147/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/54 - 147/54 = 5 - 147/54 = -142/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/27

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