Answers

Subtract 2/54 from 84/49

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 2/54

84/49 - 2/54 is 317/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   84/49 = 84 × 54/49 × 54 = 4536/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   2/54 = 2 × 49/54 × 49 = 98/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/2646 - 98/2646 = 4536 - 98/2646 = 4438/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 317/189
6. In mixed form: 1128/189

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