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Subtract 4/27 from 10/3

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 4/27

10/3 - 4/27 is 86/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
   10/3 = 10 × 9/3 × 9 = 90/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   4/27 = 4 × 1/27 × 1 = 4/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/27 - 4/27 = 90 - 4/27 = 86/27
5. In mixed form: 35/27

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