Answers

Subtract 75/54 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

50/8 - 75/54 is 175/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   50/8 = 50 × 27/8 × 27 = 1350/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   75/54 = 75 × 4/54 × 4 = 300/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/216 - 300/216 = 1350 - 300/216 = 1050/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/36
6. In mixed form: 431/36

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