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Subtract 3/56 from 24/54

24/54 - 3/56 is 197/504.

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,
   24/54 = 24 × 28/54 × 28 = 672/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   3/56 = 3 × 27/56 × 27 = 81/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/1512 - 81/1512 = 672 - 81/1512 = 591/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/504

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