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Subtract 56/81 from 6/27

6/27 - 56/81 is -38/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
   6/27 = 6 × 3/27 × 3 = 18/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   56/81 = 56 × 1/81 × 1 = 56/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/81 - 56/81 = 18 - 56/81 = -38/81

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