Answers

Subtract 15/50 from 54/20

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 15/50

54/20 - 15/50 is 12/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   54/20 = 54 × 5/20 × 5 = 270/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   15/50 = 15 × 2/50 × 2 = 30/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/100 - 30/100 = 270 - 30/100 = 240/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
6. In mixed form: 22/5

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