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Subtract 2/63 from 54/28

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 2/63

54/28 - 2/63 is 239/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   54/28 = 54 × 9/28 × 9 = 486/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/252 - 8/252 = 486 - 8/252 = 478/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/126
6. In mixed form: 1113/126

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