Answers

Subtract 56/27 from 15/35

1^st number: 15/35, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

15/35 - 56/27 is -311/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   15/35 = 15 × 27/35 × 27 = 405/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   56/27 = 56 × 35/27 × 35 = 1960/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/945 - 1960/945 = 405 - 1960/945 = -1555/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/189

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