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Subtract 36/45 from 27/75

27/75 - 36/45 is -11/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   27/75 = 27 × 3/75 × 3 = 81/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/225 - 180/225 = 81 - 180/225 = -99/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/25

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