Answers

Subtract 56/54 from 36/9

1^st number: 4 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

36/9 - 56/54 is 80/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   36/9 = 36 × 6/9 × 6 = 216/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   56/54 = 56 × 1/54 × 1 = 56/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/54 - 56/54 = 216 - 56/54 = 160/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
6. In mixed form: 226/27

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