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Subtract 3/54 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 3/54

70/56 - 3/54 is 43/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   70/56 = 70 × 27/56 × 27 = 1890/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   3/54 = 3 × 28/54 × 28 = 84/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/1512 - 84/1512 = 1890 - 84/1512 = 1806/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/36
6. In mixed form: 17/36

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