Answers

Subtract 20/54 from 96/50

1^st number: 1 46/50, 2^nd number: 20/54

96/50 - 20/54 is 1046/675.

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,
   96/50 = 96 × 27/50 × 27 = 2592/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   20/54 = 20 × 25/54 × 25 = 500/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2592/1350 - 500/1350 = 2592 - 500/1350 = 2092/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1046/675
6. In mixed form: 1371/675

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