Answers

Subtract 3/54 from 80/50

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 3/54

80/50 - 3/54 is 139/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   80/50 = 80 × 27/50 × 27 = 2160/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/1350 - 75/1350 = 2160 - 75/1350 = 2085/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/90
6. In mixed form: 149/90

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