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Subtract 25/32 from 56/54

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 25/32

56/54 - 25/32 is 221/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   56/54 = 56 × 16/54 × 16 = 896/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   25/32 = 25 × 27/32 × 27 = 675/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/864 - 675/864 = 896 - 675/864 = 221/864

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