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Subtract 27/50 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 27/50

56/15 - 27/50 is 479/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   56/15 = 56 × 10/15 × 10 = 560/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/150 - 81/150 = 560 - 81/150 = 479/150
5. In mixed form: 329/150

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