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Subtract 10/27 from 56/25

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 10/27

56/25 - 10/27 is 1262/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    56/25 = 56 × 27/25 × 27 = 1512/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    10/27 = 10 × 25/27 × 25 = 250/675
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/675 - 250/675 = 1512 - 250/675 = 1262/675
  5. In mixed form: 1587/675

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