Answers

Subtract 80/56 from 50/54

1^st number: 50/54, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

50/54 - 80/56 is -95/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   50/54 = 50 × 28/54 × 28 = 1400/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   80/56 = 80 × 27/56 × 27 = 2160/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/1512 - 2160/1512 = 1400 - 2160/1512 = -760/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/189

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