Answers

Subtract 54/20 from 50/14

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 2 14/20

50/14 - 54/20 is 61/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
   50/14 = 50 × 10/14 × 10 = 500/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/140 - 378/140 = 500 - 378/140 = 122/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/70

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