Answers

Subtract 50/4 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

70/54 - 50/4 is -605/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   70/54 = 70 × 2/54 × 2 = 140/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   50/4 = 50 × 27/4 × 27 = 1350/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/108 - 1350/108 = 140 - 1350/108 = -1210/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -605/54

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