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Subtract 21/56 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 21/56

35/27 - 21/56 is 199/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   35/27 = 35 × 56/27 × 56 = 1960/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   21/56 = 21 × 27/56 × 27 = 567/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/1512 - 567/1512 = 1960 - 567/1512 = 1393/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/216

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