Answers

Subtract 2/50 from 54/15

1^st number: 3 9/15, 2^nd number: 2/50

54/15 - 2/50 is 89/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   54/15 = 54 × 10/15 × 10 = 540/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/150 - 6/150 = 540 - 6/150 = 534/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/25
6. In mixed form: 314/25

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