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Subtract 27/56 from 84/5

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 27/56

84/5 - 27/56 is 4569/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   84/5 = 84 × 56/5 × 56 = 4704/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4704/280 - 135/280 = 4704 - 135/280 = 4569/280
5. In mixed form: 1689/280

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