Answers

Subtract 18/27 from 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 18/27

56/24 - 18/27 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   56/24 = 56 × 9/24 × 9 = 504/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/216 - 144/216 = 504 - 144/216 = 360/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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