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Subtract 25/16 from 56/54

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

56/54 - 25/16 is -227/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   56/54 = 56 × 8/54 × 8 = 448/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   25/16 = 25 × 27/16 × 27 = 675/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/432 - 675/432 = 448 - 675/432 = -227/432

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