Answers

Subtract 56/54 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

63/30 - 56/54 is 287/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   63/30 = 63 × 9/30 × 9 = 567/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/270 - 280/270 = 567 - 280/270 = 287/270
5. In mixed form: 117/270

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