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Subtract 45/25 from 27/96

1^st number: 27/96, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

27/96 - 45/25 is -243/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   27/96 = 27 × 25/96 × 25 = 675/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   45/25 = 45 × 96/25 × 96 = 4320/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/2400 - 4320/2400 = 675 - 4320/2400 = -3645/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -243/160

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