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Subtract 56/54 from 24/80

1^st number: 24/80, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

24/80 - 56/54 is -199/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   24/80 = 24 × 27/80 × 27 = 648/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   56/54 = 56 × 40/54 × 40 = 2240/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/2160 - 2240/2160 = 648 - 2240/2160 = -1592/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -199/270

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