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Subtract 35/27 from 2/56

1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 8/27

2/56 - 35/27 is -953/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    2/56 = 2 × 27/56 × 27 = 54/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    35/27 = 35 × 56/27 × 56 = 1960/1512
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/1512 - 1960/1512 = 54 - 1960/1512 = -1906/1512
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -953/756

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