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Subtract 5/27 from 25/20

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 5/27

25/20 - 5/27 is 115/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   25/20 = 25 × 27/20 × 27 = 675/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   5/27 = 5 × 20/27 × 20 = 100/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/540 - 100/540 = 675 - 100/540 = 575/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/108
6. In mixed form: 17/108

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