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Subtract 50/27 from 15/56

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

15/56 - 50/27 is -2395/1512.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   15/56 = 15 × 27/56 × 27 = 405/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   50/27 = 50 × 56/27 × 56 = 2800/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/1512 - 2800/1512 = 405 - 2800/1512 = -2395/1512

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