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Subtract 20/27 from 10/75

10/75 - 20/27 is -82/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   10/75 = 10 × 9/75 × 9 = 90/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   20/27 = 20 × 25/27 × 25 = 500/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/675 - 500/675 = 90 - 500/675 = -410/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/135

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