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Subtract 1/54 from 2/56

2/56 - 1/54 is 13/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    2/56 = 2 × 27/56 × 27 = 54/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    1/54 = 1 × 28/54 × 28 = 28/1512
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/1512 - 28/1512 = 54 - 28/1512 = 26/1512
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/756

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