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Subtract 40/27 from 4/5

1^st number: 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

4/5 - 40/27 is -92/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   4/5 = 4 × 27/5 × 27 = 108/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/135 - 200/135 = 108 - 200/135 = -92/135

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