Answers

Subtract 50/54 from 72/8

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 50/54

72/8 - 50/54 is 218/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   72/8 = 72 × 27/8 × 27 = 1944/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/216 - 200/216 = 1944 - 200/216 = 1744/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/27
6. In mixed form: 82/27

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