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Subtract 35/27 from 20/56

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

20/56 - 35/27 is -355/378.

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,
   20/56 = 20 × 27/56 × 27 = 540/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   35/27 = 35 × 56/27 × 56 = 1960/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/1512 - 1960/1512 = 540 - 1960/1512 = -1420/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -355/378

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