Answers

Subtract 7/50 from 75/54

1^st number: 1 21/54, 2^nd number: 7/50

75/54 - 7/50 is 281/225.

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,
   7/50 = 7 × 27/50 × 27 = 189/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1875/1350 - 189/1350 = 1875 - 189/1350 = 1686/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/225
6. In mixed form: 156/225

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