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Subtract 27/8 from 35/56

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

35/56 - 27/8 is -11/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   35/56 = 35 × 1/56 × 1 = 35/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   27/8 = 27 × 7/8 × 7 = 189/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/56 - 189/56 = 35 - 189/56 = -154/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/4

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