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Subtract 24/5 from 25/27

1^st number: 25/27, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

25/27 - 24/5 is -523/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   25/27 = 25 × 5/27 × 5 = 125/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   24/5 = 24 × 27/5 × 27 = 648/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/135 - 648/135 = 125 - 648/135 = -523/135

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