Answers

Subtract 50/84 from 90/54

1^st number: 1 36/54, 2^nd number: 50/84

90/54 - 50/84 is 15/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   90/54 = 90 × 14/54 × 14 = 1260/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   50/84 = 50 × 9/84 × 9 = 450/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/756 - 450/756 = 1260 - 450/756 = 810/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
6. In mixed form: 11/14

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