Answers

Subtract 60/54 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

50/5 - 60/54 is 80/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   50/5 = 50 × 54/5 × 54 = 2700/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/270 - 300/270 = 2700 - 300/270 = 2400/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
6. In mixed form: 88/9

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