Answers

Subtract 48/24 from 54/14

1^st number: 3 12/14, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

54/14 - 48/24 is 13/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   54/14 = 54 × 12/14 × 12 = 648/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/168 - 336/168 = 648 - 336/168 = 312/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
6. In mixed form: 16/7

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