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Subtract 56/27 from 8/9

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

8/9 - 56/27 is -32/27.

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,
   8/9 = 8 × 3/9 × 3 = 24/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   56/27 = 56 × 1/27 × 1 = 56/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/27 - 56/27 = 24 - 56/27 = -32/27

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