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Subtract 56/27 from 6/18

1^st number: 6/18, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

6/18 - 56/27 is -47/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   6/18 = 6 × 3/18 × 3 = 18/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   56/27 = 56 × 2/27 × 2 = 112/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/54 - 112/54 = 18 - 112/54 = -94/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/27

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