Answers

Subtract 56/27 from 36/56

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

36/56 - 56/27 is -541/378.

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,
   36/56 = 36 × 27/56 × 27 = 972/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   56/27 = 56 × 56/27 × 56 = 3136/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/1512 - 3136/1512 = 972 - 3136/1512 = -2164/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -541/378

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