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Subtract 27/56 from 10/24

10/24 - 27/56 is -11/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/168 - 81/168 = 70 - 81/168 = -11/168

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