Answers

Subtract 84/27 from 56/16

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

56/16 - 84/27 is 7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   56/16 = 56 × 27/16 × 27 = 1512/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   84/27 = 84 × 16/27 × 16 = 1344/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/432 - 1344/432 = 1512 - 1344/432 = 168/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18

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