Answers

Subtract 63/36 from 54/4

1^st number: 13 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 27/36

54/4 - 63/36 is 47/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   54/4 = 54 × 9/4 × 9 = 486/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   63/36 = 63 × 1/36 × 1 = 63/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/36 - 63/36 = 486 - 63/36 = 423/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/4
6. In mixed form: 113/4

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