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Subtract 10/54 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 10/54

56/25 - 10/54 is 1387/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   56/25 = 56 × 54/25 × 54 = 3024/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   10/54 = 10 × 25/54 × 25 = 250/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3024/1350 - 250/1350 = 3024 - 250/1350 = 2774/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1387/675
6. In mixed form: 237/675

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