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Subtract 7/27 from 56/7

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 7/27

56/7 - 7/27 is 209/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    56/7 = 56 × 27/7 × 27 = 1512/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    7/27 = 7 × 7/27 × 7 = 49/189
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/189 - 49/189 = 1512 - 49/189 = 1463/189
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/27
  6. In mixed form: 720/27

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