Answers

Subtract 56/12 from 63/27

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

63/27 - 56/12 is -7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   63/27 = 63 × 4/27 × 4 = 252/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   56/12 = 56 × 9/12 × 9 = 504/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/108 - 504/108 = 252 - 504/108 = -252/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/3

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