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Subtract 3/56 from 4/54

4/54 - 3/56 is 31/1512.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    4/54 = 4 × 28/54 × 28 = 112/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    3/56 = 3 × 27/56 × 27 = 81/1512
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/1512 - 81/1512 = 112 - 81/1512 = 31/1512

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