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Subtract 18/45 from 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 18/45

27/5 - 18/45 is 5/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   27/5 = 27 × 9/5 × 9 = 243/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/45 - 18/45 = 243 - 18/45 = 225/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/1

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