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Subtract 56/27 from 1/32

1^st number: 1/32, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

1/32 - 56/27 is -1765/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   1/32 = 1 × 27/32 × 27 = 27/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   56/27 = 56 × 32/27 × 32 = 1792/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/864 - 1792/864 = 27 - 1792/864 = -1765/864

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