Answers

Subtract 56/54 from 54/12

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

54/12 - 56/54 is 187/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   54/12 = 54 × 9/12 × 9 = 486/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   56/54 = 56 × 2/54 × 2 = 112/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/108 - 112/108 = 486 - 112/108 = 374/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/54
6. In mixed form: 325/54

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