Answers

Subtract 54/24 from 56/5

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

56/5 - 54/24 is 179/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
   56/5 = 56 × 24/5 × 24 = 1344/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/120 - 270/120 = 1344 - 270/120 = 1074/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/20
6. In mixed form: 819/20

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