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Subtract 25/80 from 24/27

24/27 - 25/80 is 83/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   24/27 = 24 × 80/27 × 80 = 1920/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   25/80 = 25 × 27/80 × 27 = 675/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/2160 - 675/2160 = 1920 - 675/2160 = 1245/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/144

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