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Subtract 4/54 from 56/48

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 4/54

56/48 - 4/54 is 59/54.

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,
   4/54 = 4 × 8/54 × 8 = 32/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/432 - 32/432 = 504 - 32/432 = 472/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/54
6. In mixed form: 15/54

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