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Subtract 3/56 from 5/27

5/27 - 3/56 is 199/1512.

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,
    5/27 = 5 × 56/27 × 56 = 280/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    3/56 = 3 × 27/56 × 27 = 81/1512
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/1512 - 81/1512 = 280 - 81/1512 = 199/1512

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