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Subtract 5/96 from 56/54

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 5/96

56/54 - 5/96 is 851/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 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 96 × 9 = 864,
   5/96 = 5 × 9/96 × 9 = 45/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/864 - 45/864 = 896 - 45/864 = 851/864

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