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Subtract 1/27 from 3/56

3/56 - 1/27 is 25/1512.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   3/56 = 3 × 27/56 × 27 = 81/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   1/27 = 1 × 56/27 × 56 = 56/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/1512 - 56/1512 = 81 - 56/1512 = 25/1512

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