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Subtract 56/54 from 7/28

1^st number: 7/28, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

7/28 - 56/54 is -85/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   7/28 = 7 × 27/28 × 27 = 189/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   56/54 = 56 × 14/54 × 14 = 784/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/756 - 784/756 = 189 - 784/756 = -595/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/108

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