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Subtract 35/54 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 35/54

56/18 - 35/54 is 133/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   56/18 = 56 × 3/18 × 3 = 168/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   35/54 = 35 × 1/54 × 1 = 35/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/54 - 35/54 = 168 - 35/54 = 133/54
5. In mixed form: 225/54

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