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Subtract 5/36 from 56/27

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 5/36

56/27 - 5/36 is 209/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   56/27 = 56 × 4/27 × 4 = 224/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   5/36 = 5 × 3/36 × 3 = 15/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/108 - 15/108 = 224 - 15/108 = 209/108
5. In mixed form: 1101/108

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