Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 20/75

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

20/75 - 35/27 is -139/135.

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,
   20/75 = 20 × 9/75 × 9 = 180/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   35/27 = 35 × 25/27 × 25 = 875/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/675 - 875/675 = 180 - 875/675 = -695/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/135

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