Answers

Subtract 35/24 from 54/5

1^st number: 10 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

54/5 - 35/24 is 1121/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
   54/5 = 54 × 24/5 × 24 = 1296/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1296/120 - 175/120 = 1296 - 175/120 = 1121/120
5. In mixed form: 941/120

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