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Subtract 27/32 from 56/20

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 27/32

56/20 - 27/32 is 313/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   56/20 = 56 × 8/20 × 8 = 448/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/160 - 135/160 = 448 - 135/160 = 313/160
5. In mixed form: 1153/160

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