Answers

Subtract 50/54 from 72/36

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 50/54

72/36 - 50/54 is 29/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   72/36 = 72 × 3/36 × 3 = 216/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   50/54 = 50 × 2/54 × 2 = 100/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/108 - 100/108 = 216 - 100/108 = 116/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/27
6. In mixed form: 12/27

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