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Subtract 36/70 from 54/56

54/56 - 36/70 is 9/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   36/70 = 36 × 4/70 × 4 = 144/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/280 - 144/280 = 270 - 144/280 = 126/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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