Answers

Subtract 56/54 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

84/25 - 56/54 is 1568/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   84/25 = 84 × 54/25 × 54 = 4536/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   56/54 = 56 × 25/54 × 25 = 1400/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/1350 - 1400/1350 = 4536 - 1400/1350 = 3136/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1568/675
6. In mixed form: 2218/675

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