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Subtract 27/96 from 56/10

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 27/96

56/10 - 27/96 is 851/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   56/10 = 56 × 48/10 × 48 = 2688/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2688/480 - 135/480 = 2688 - 135/480 = 2553/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 851/160
6. In mixed form: 551/160

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