Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 56/20

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

56/20 - 35/27 is 203/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   56/20 = 56 × 27/20 × 27 = 1512/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   35/27 = 35 × 20/27 × 20 = 700/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/540 - 700/540 = 1512 - 700/540 = 812/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/135
6. In mixed form: 168/135

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