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Subtract 10/27 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 10/27

10/8 - 10/27 is 95/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   10/8 = 10 × 27/8 × 27 = 270/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   10/27 = 10 × 8/27 × 8 = 80/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/216 - 80/216 = 270 - 80/216 = 190/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/108

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