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Subtract 63/80 from 56/27

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 63/80

56/27 - 63/80 is 2779/2160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   56/27 = 56 × 80/27 × 80 = 4480/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   63/80 = 63 × 27/80 × 27 = 1701/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4480/2160 - 1701/2160 = 4480 - 1701/2160 = 2779/2160
5. In mixed form: 1619/2160

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