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Subtract 56/15 from 2/27

1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 3 11/15

2/27 - 56/15 is -494/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 15 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    56/15 = 56 × 9/15 × 9 = 504/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/135 - 504/135 = 10 - 504/135 = -494/135

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