Answers

Subtract 54/80 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 54/80

50/36 - 54/80 is 257/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   50/36 = 50 × 20/36 × 20 = 1000/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   54/80 = 54 × 9/80 × 9 = 486/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1000/720 - 486/720 = 1000 - 486/720 = 514/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/360

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