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Subtract 56/63 from 24/27

24/27 - 56/63 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   24/27 = 24 × 7/27 × 7 = 168/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   56/63 = 56 × 3/63 × 3 = 168/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/189 - 168/189 = 168 - 168/189 = 0/189
5. The answer is 0

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