Answers

Subtract 50/7 from 54/36

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

54/36 - 50/7 is -79/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   54/36 = 54 × 7/36 × 7 = 378/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
   50/7 = 50 × 36/7 × 36 = 1800/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/252 - 1800/252 = 378 - 1800/252 = -1422/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/14

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