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Subtract 27/36 from 2/56

2/56 - 27/36 is -5/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   27/36 = 27 × 14/36 × 14 = 378/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/504 - 378/504 = 18 - 378/504 = -360/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/7

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