Answers

Subtract 27/54 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 27/54

50/35 - 27/54 is 13/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   50/35 = 50 × 54/35 × 54 = 2700/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   27/54 = 27 × 35/54 × 35 = 945/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/1890 - 945/1890 = 2700 - 945/1890 = 1755/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/14

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