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Subtract 5/20 from 27/10

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 5/20

27/10 - 5/20 is 49/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   27/10 = 27 × 2/10 × 2 = 54/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   5/20 = 5 × 1/20 × 1 = 5/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/20 - 5/20 = 54 - 5/20 = 49/20
5. In mixed form: 29/20

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