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Subtract 8/9 from 27/56

27/56 - 8/9 is -205/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   8/9 = 8 × 56/9 × 56 = 448/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/504 - 448/504 = 243 - 448/504 = -205/504

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