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Subtract 63/56 from 5/27

1^st number: 5/27, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

5/27 - 63/56 is -203/216.

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,
   5/27 = 5 × 56/27 × 56 = 280/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   63/56 = 63 × 27/56 × 27 = 1701/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/1512 - 1701/1512 = 280 - 1701/1512 = -1421/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -203/216

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