Answers

Subtract 50/54 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 50/54

60/20 - 50/54 is 56/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   60/20 = 60 × 27/20 × 27 = 1620/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   50/54 = 50 × 10/54 × 10 = 500/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/540 - 500/540 = 1620 - 500/540 = 1120/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/27
6. In mixed form: 22/27

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