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Subtract 54/14 from 36/56

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

36/56 - 54/14 is -45/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   36/56 = 36 × 1/56 × 1 = 36/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   54/14 = 54 × 4/14 × 4 = 216/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/56 - 216/56 = 36 - 216/56 = -180/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/14

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