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Subtract 2/56 from 84/54

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 2/56

84/54 - 2/56 is 383/252.

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,
   84/54 = 84 × 28/54 × 28 = 2352/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   2/56 = 2 × 27/56 × 27 = 54/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/1512 - 54/1512 = 2352 - 54/1512 = 2298/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 383/252
6. In mixed form: 1131/252

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