Answers

Subtract 50/54 from 90/35

1^st number: 2 20/35, 2^nd number: 50/54

90/35 - 50/54 is 311/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   90/35 = 90 × 54/35 × 54 = 4860/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   50/54 = 50 × 35/54 × 35 = 1750/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4860/1890 - 1750/1890 = 4860 - 1750/1890 = 3110/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/189
6. In mixed form: 1122/189

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