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Subtract 2/54 from 28/35

28/35 - 2/54 is 103/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   28/35 = 28 × 54/35 × 54 = 1512/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   2/54 = 2 × 35/54 × 35 = 70/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/1890 - 70/1890 = 1512 - 70/1890 = 1442/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/135

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