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Subtract 56/27 from 18/15

1^st number: 1 3/15, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

18/15 - 56/27 is -118/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   18/15 = 18 × 9/15 × 9 = 162/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   56/27 = 56 × 5/27 × 5 = 280/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/135 - 280/135 = 162 - 280/135 = -118/135

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