Answers

Subtract 20/56 from 54/50

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 20/56

54/50 - 20/56 is 253/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   54/50 = 54 × 28/50 × 28 = 1512/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/1400 - 500/1400 = 1512 - 500/1400 = 1012/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/350

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