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Subtract 27/49 from 56/3

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 27/49

56/3 - 27/49 is 2663/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
   56/3 = 56 × 49/3 × 49 = 2744/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   27/49 = 27 × 3/49 × 3 = 81/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/147 - 81/147 = 2744 - 81/147 = 2663/147
5. In mixed form: 1817/147

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