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Subtract 56/27 from 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

27/5 - 56/27 is 449/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   27/5 = 27 × 27/5 × 27 = 729/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   56/27 = 56 × 5/27 × 5 = 280/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/135 - 280/135 = 729 - 280/135 = 449/135
5. In mixed form: 344/135

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