Answers

Subtract 5/50 from 75/54

1^st number: 1 21/54, 2^nd number: 5/50

75/54 - 5/50 is 58/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   75/54 = 75 × 25/54 × 25 = 1875/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1875/1350 - 135/1350 = 1875 - 135/1350 = 1740/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/45
6. In mixed form: 113/45

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