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Subtract 15/56 from 2/27

2/27 - 15/56 is -293/1512.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   2/27 = 2 × 56/27 × 56 = 112/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   15/56 = 15 × 27/56 × 27 = 405/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/1512 - 405/1512 = 112 - 405/1512 = -293/1512

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