Answers

Subtract 54/70 from 50/30

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 54/70

50/30 - 54/70 is 94/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/210 - 162/210 = 350 - 162/210 = 188/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/105

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