Answers

Subtract 35/84 from 56/27

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 35/84

56/27 - 35/84 is 179/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   56/27 = 56 × 28/27 × 28 = 1568/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   35/84 = 35 × 9/84 × 9 = 315/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/756 - 315/756 = 1568 - 315/756 = 1253/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/108
6. In mixed form: 171/108

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