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Subtract 35/27 from 56/2

1^st number: 28 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

56/2 - 35/27 is 721/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   56/2 = 56 × 27/2 × 27 = 1512/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   35/27 = 35 × 2/27 × 2 = 70/54
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   1512/54 - 70/54 = 1512 - 70/54 = 1442/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 721/27
6. In mixed form: 2619/27

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