Answers

Subtract 42/54 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 42/54

84/50 - 42/54 is 203/225.

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,
   84/50 = 84 × 27/50 × 27 = 2268/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   42/54 = 42 × 25/54 × 25 = 1050/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1350 - 1050/1350 = 2268 - 1050/1350 = 1218/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/225

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