Answers

Subtract 5/20 from 54/40

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 5/20

54/40 - 5/20 is 11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   54/40 = 54 × 1/40 × 1 = 54/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   5/20 = 5 × 2/20 × 2 = 10/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/40 - 10/40 = 54 - 10/40 = 44/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
6. In mixed form: 11/10

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