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Subtract 56/54 from 1/18

1^st number: 1/18, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

1/18 - 56/54 is -53/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   1/18 = 1 × 3/18 × 3 = 3/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   56/54 = 56 × 1/54 × 1 = 56/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/54 - 56/54 = 3 - 56/54 = -53/54

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