Answers

Subtract 50/54 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 50/54

84/28 - 50/54 is 56/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   84/28 = 84 × 27/28 × 27 = 2268/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   50/54 = 50 × 14/54 × 14 = 700/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/756 - 700/756 = 2268 - 700/756 = 1568/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/27
6. In mixed form: 22/27

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