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Subtract 45/5 from 27/40

1^st number: 27/40, 2^nd number: 9 0/5

27/40 - 45/5 is -333/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 5 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   45/5 = 45 × 8/5 × 8 = 360/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/40 - 360/40 = 27 - 360/40 = -333/40

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