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Subtract 7/45 from 27/40

27/40 - 7/45 is 187/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/360 - 56/360 = 243 - 56/360 = 187/360

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