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Subtract 10/56 from 56/27

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 10/56

56/27 - 10/56 is 1433/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   56/27 = 56 × 56/27 × 56 = 3136/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   10/56 = 10 × 27/56 × 27 = 270/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/1512 - 270/1512 = 3136 - 270/1512 = 2866/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1433/756
6. In mixed form: 1677/756

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