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Subtract 15/54 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 15/54

90/56 - 15/54 is 335/252.

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,
   90/56 = 90 × 27/56 × 27 = 2430/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   15/54 = 15 × 28/54 × 28 = 420/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2430/1512 - 420/1512 = 2430 - 420/1512 = 2010/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 335/252
6. In mixed form: 183/252

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