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Subtract 56/54 from 18/36

1^st number: 18/36, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

18/36 - 56/54 is -29/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   18/36 = 18 × 3/36 × 3 = 54/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   56/54 = 56 × 2/54 × 2 = 112/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/108 - 112/108 = 54 - 112/108 = -58/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/54

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