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Subtract 27/35 from 27/8

1^st number: 3 3/8, 2^nd number: 27/35

27/8 - 27/35 is 729/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   27/8 = 27 × 35/8 × 35 = 945/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/280 - 216/280 = 945 - 216/280 = 729/280
5. In mixed form: 2169/280

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