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Subtract 49/56 from 2/54

2/54 - 49/56 is -181/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   2/54 = 2 × 28/54 × 28 = 56/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   49/56 = 49 × 27/56 × 27 = 1323/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/1512 - 1323/1512 = 56 - 1323/1512 = -1267/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/216

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