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Subtract 75/54 from 2/56

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

2/56 - 75/54 is -341/252.

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,
   75/54 = 75 × 28/54 × 28 = 2100/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/1512 - 2100/1512 = 54 - 2100/1512 = -2046/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -341/252

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