Answers

Subtract 56/20 from 24/27

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

24/27 - 56/20 is -86/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   56/20 = 56 × 27/20 × 27 = 1512/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/540 - 1512/540 = 480 - 1512/540 = -1032/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/45

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