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Subtract 35/54 from 27/80

27/80 - 35/54 is -671/2160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   27/80 = 27 × 27/80 × 27 = 729/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   35/54 = 35 × 40/54 × 40 = 1400/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/2160 - 1400/2160 = 729 - 1400/2160 = -671/2160

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