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Subtract 18/56 from 27/32

27/32 - 18/56 is 117/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   27/32 = 27 × 7/32 × 7 = 189/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   18/56 = 18 × 4/56 × 4 = 72/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/224 - 72/224 = 189 - 72/224 = 117/224

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