Answers

Subtract 56/54 from 30/3

1^st number: 10 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

30/3 - 56/54 is 242/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
   30/3 = 30 × 18/3 × 18 = 540/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   56/54 = 56 × 1/54 × 1 = 56/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/54 - 56/54 = 540 - 56/54 = 484/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/27
6. In mixed form: 826/27

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