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Subtract 5/28 from 2/27

2/27 - 5/28 is -79/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   2/27 = 2 × 28/27 × 28 = 56/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   5/28 = 5 × 27/28 × 27 = 135/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/756 - 135/756 = 56 - 135/756 = -79/756

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