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Subtract 49/27 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

56/8 - 49/27 is 140/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   56/8 = 56 × 27/8 × 27 = 1512/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   49/27 = 49 × 8/27 × 8 = 392/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/216 - 392/216 = 1512 - 392/216 = 1120/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/27
6. In mixed form: 55/27

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