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Subtract 56/35 from 7/54

1^st number: 7/54, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

7/54 - 56/35 is -397/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   7/54 = 7 × 35/54 × 35 = 245/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   56/35 = 56 × 54/35 × 54 = 3024/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/1890 - 3024/1890 = 245 - 3024/1890 = -2779/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -397/270

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