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Subtract 56/27 from 72/9

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

72/9 - 56/27 is 160/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   72/9 = 72 × 3/9 × 3 = 216/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   56/27 = 56 × 1/27 × 1 = 56/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/27 - 56/27 = 216 - 56/27 = 160/27
5. In mixed form: 525/27

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