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Subtract 27/72 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 27/72

10/8 - 27/72 is 7/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/72 - 27/72 = 90 - 27/72 = 63/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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