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Subtract 15/54 from 54/28

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 15/54

54/28 - 15/54 is 104/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   54/28 = 54 × 27/28 × 27 = 1458/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   15/54 = 15 × 14/54 × 14 = 210/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1458/756 - 210/756 = 1458 - 210/756 = 1248/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/63
6. In mixed form: 141/63

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