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Subtract 56/27 from 27/90

1^st number: 27/90, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

27/90 - 56/27 is -479/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   27/90 = 27 × 3/90 × 3 = 81/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/270 - 560/270 = 81 - 560/270 = -479/270

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