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Subtract 27/64 from 56/49

1^st number: 1 7/49, 2^nd number: 27/64

56/49 - 27/64 is 323/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
   56/49 = 56 × 64/49 × 64 = 3584/3136
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
   27/64 = 27 × 49/64 × 49 = 1323/3136
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3584/3136 - 1323/3136 = 3584 - 1323/3136 = 2261/3136
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/448

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