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Subtract 56/54 from 5/6

1^st number: 5/6, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

5/6 - 56/54 is -11/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   5/6 = 5 × 9/6 × 9 = 45/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   56/54 = 56 × 1/54 × 1 = 56/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/54 - 56/54 = 45 - 56/54 = -11/54

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