Answers

Subtract 35/28 from 8/54

1^st number: 8/54, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

8/54 - 35/28 is -119/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   8/54 = 8 × 14/54 × 14 = 112/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   35/28 = 35 × 27/28 × 27 = 945/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/756 - 945/756 = 112 - 945/756 = -833/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/108

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