Answers

Subtract 3/4 from 72/54

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 3/4

72/54 - 3/4 is 7/12.

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,
   72/54 = 72 × 2/54 × 2 = 144/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   3/4 = 3 × 27/4 × 27 = 81/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/108 - 81/108 = 144 - 81/108 = 63/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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