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Subtract 27/56 from 56/75

56/75 - 27/56 is 1111/4200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   56/75 = 56 × 56/75 × 56 = 3136/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   27/56 = 27 × 75/56 × 75 = 2025/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/4200 - 2025/4200 = 3136 - 2025/4200 = 1111/4200

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