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Subtract 56/25 from 5/27

1^st number: 5/27, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

5/27 - 56/25 is -1387/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   56/25 = 56 × 27/25 × 27 = 1512/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/675 - 1512/675 = 125 - 1512/675 = -1387/675

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