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Subtract 20/56 from 70/27

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 20/56

70/27 - 20/56 is 845/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   70/27 = 70 × 56/27 × 56 = 3920/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   20/56 = 20 × 27/56 × 27 = 540/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3920/1512 - 540/1512 = 3920 - 540/1512 = 3380/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 845/378
6. In mixed form: 289/378

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