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Subtract 8/27 from 72/56

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 8/27

72/56 - 8/27 is 187/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   72/56 = 72 × 27/56 × 27 = 1944/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   8/27 = 8 × 56/27 × 56 = 448/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/1512 - 448/1512 = 1944 - 448/1512 = 1496/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/189

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