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Subtract 2/54 from 56/48

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 2/54

56/48 - 2/54 is 61/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   56/48 = 56 × 9/48 × 9 = 504/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/432 - 16/432 = 504 - 16/432 = 488/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/54
6. In mixed form: 17/54

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