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Subtract 49/45 from 27/80

1^st number: 27/80, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

27/80 - 49/45 is -541/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   27/80 = 27 × 9/80 × 9 = 243/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   49/45 = 49 × 16/45 × 16 = 784/720
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   243/720 - 784/720 = 243 - 784/720 = -541/720

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