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Subtract 6/54 from 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 6/54

56/24 - 6/54 is 20/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   56/24 = 56 × 9/24 × 9 = 504/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/216 - 24/216 = 504 - 24/216 = 480/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
6. In mixed form: 22/9

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