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Subtract 7/27 from 28/5

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 7/27

28/5 - 7/27 is 721/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   28/5 = 28 × 27/5 × 27 = 756/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/135 - 35/135 = 756 - 35/135 = 721/135
5. In mixed form: 546/135

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