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Subtract 20/54 from 56/30

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 20/54

56/30 - 20/54 is 202/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   56/30 = 56 × 9/30 × 9 = 504/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/270 - 100/270 = 504 - 100/270 = 404/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/135
6. In mixed form: 167/135

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