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Subtract 84/45 from 32/27

1^st number: 1 5/27, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

32/27 - 84/45 is -92/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   32/27 = 32 × 5/27 × 5 = 160/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   84/45 = 84 × 3/45 × 3 = 252/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/135 - 252/135 = 160 - 252/135 = -92/135

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