Answers

Subtract 36/49 from 54/28

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 36/49

54/28 - 36/49 is 117/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   54/28 = 54 × 7/28 × 7 = 378/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   36/49 = 36 × 4/49 × 4 = 144/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/196 - 144/196 = 378 - 144/196 = 234/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/98
6. In mixed form: 119/98

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