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Subtract 8/14 from 56/27

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 8/14

56/27 - 8/14 is 284/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   56/27 = 56 × 14/27 × 14 = 784/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
   8/14 = 8 × 27/14 × 27 = 216/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/378 - 216/378 = 784 - 216/378 = 568/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 284/189
6. In mixed form: 195/189

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