Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 54/6

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

54/6 - 50/45 is 71/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   54/6 = 54 × 15/6 × 15 = 810/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/90 - 100/90 = 810 - 100/90 = 710/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/9
6. In mixed form: 78/9

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