Answers

Subtract 30/54 from 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 30/54

50/20 - 30/54 is 35/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   50/20 = 50 × 27/20 × 27 = 1350/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   30/54 = 30 × 10/54 × 10 = 300/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/540 - 300/540 = 1350 - 300/540 = 1050/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
6. In mixed form: 117/18

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