Answers

Subtract 60/54 from 72/50

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

72/50 - 60/54 is 74/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   72/50 = 72 × 27/50 × 27 = 1944/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   60/54 = 60 × 25/54 × 25 = 1500/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/1350 - 1500/1350 = 1944 - 1500/1350 = 444/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/225

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