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Subtract 2/54 from 56/32

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 2/54

56/32 - 2/54 is 185/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   56/32 = 56 × 27/32 × 27 = 1512/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/864 - 32/864 = 1512 - 32/864 = 1480/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/108
6. In mixed form: 177/108

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