Answers

Subtract 45/50 from 54/35

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 45/50

54/35 - 45/50 is 9/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   54/35 = 54 × 10/35 × 10 = 540/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/350 - 315/350 = 540 - 315/350 = 225/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14

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