Answers

Subtract 54/30 from 5/56

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

5/56 - 54/30 is -479/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   54/30 = 54 × 28/30 × 28 = 1512/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/840 - 1512/840 = 75 - 1512/840 = -1437/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/280

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