Answers

Subtract 18/72 from 54/50

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 18/72

54/50 - 18/72 is 83/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   54/50 = 54 × 36/50 × 36 = 1944/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   18/72 = 18 × 25/72 × 25 = 450/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/1800 - 450/1800 = 1944 - 450/1800 = 1494/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/100

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