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Subtract 27/15 from 56/30

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 1 12/15

56/30 - 27/15 is 1/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   56/30 = 56 × 1/30 × 1 = 56/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   27/15 = 27 × 2/15 × 2 = 54/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/30 - 54/30 = 56 - 54/30 = 2/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15

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