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Subtract 27/16 from 12/56

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

12/56 - 27/16 is -165/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   12/56 = 12 × 2/56 × 2 = 24/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/112 - 189/112 = 24 - 189/112 = -165/112

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