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Subtract 5/56 from 2/81

2/81 - 5/56 is -293/4536.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   2/81 = 2 × 56/81 × 56 = 112/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   5/56 = 5 × 81/56 × 81 = 405/4536
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/4536 - 405/4536 = 112 - 405/4536 = -293/4536

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