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Subtract 30/81 from 56/27

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 30/81

56/27 - 30/81 is 46/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
   56/27 = 56 × 3/27 × 3 = 168/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   30/81 = 30 × 1/81 × 1 = 30/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/81 - 30/81 = 168 - 30/81 = 138/81
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/27
6. In mixed form: 119/27

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