Answers

Subtract 15/54 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 15/54

50/25 - 15/54 is 31/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   50/25 = 50 × 54/25 × 54 = 2700/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/1350 - 375/1350 = 2700 - 375/1350 = 2325/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/18
6. In mixed form: 113/18

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