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Subtract 80/27 from 21/32

1^st number: 21/32, 2^nd number: 2 26/27

21/32 - 80/27 is -1993/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   21/32 = 21 × 27/32 × 27 = 567/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   80/27 = 80 × 32/27 × 32 = 2560/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/864 - 2560/864 = 567 - 2560/864 = -1993/864

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