Answers

Subtract 54/20 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 2 14/20

50/35 - 54/20 is -89/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/140 - 378/140 = 200 - 378/140 = -178/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/70

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