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Subtract 4/27 from 56/64

56/64 - 4/27 is 157/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   56/64 = 56 × 27/64 × 27 = 1512/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
   4/27 = 4 × 64/27 × 64 = 256/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/1728 - 256/1728 = 1512 - 256/1728 = 1256/1728
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/216

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