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Subtract 36/7 from 27/40

1^st number: 27/40, 2^nd number: 5 1/7

27/40 - 36/7 is -1251/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
   36/7 = 36 × 40/7 × 40 = 1440/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/280 - 1440/280 = 189 - 1440/280 = -1251/280

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