Answers

Subtract 84/27 from 27/80

1^st number: 27/80, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

27/80 - 84/27 is -1997/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 27 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 27 × 80 = 2160,
   84/27 = 84 × 80/27 × 80 = 6720/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/2160 - 6720/2160 = 729 - 6720/2160 = -5991/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1997/720

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