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Subtract 5/64 from 56/54

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 5/64

56/54 - 5/64 is 1657/1728.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
   56/54 = 56 × 32/54 × 32 = 1792/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   5/64 = 5 × 27/64 × 27 = 135/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/1728 - 135/1728 = 1792 - 135/1728 = 1657/1728

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