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Subtract 5/56 from 8/27

8/27 - 5/56 is 313/1512.

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,
   8/27 = 8 × 56/27 × 56 = 448/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/1512 - 135/1512 = 448 - 135/1512 = 313/1512

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