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Subtract 8/27 from 32/7

1^st number: 4 4/7, 2^nd number: 8/27

32/7 - 8/27 is 808/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
   32/7 = 32 × 27/7 × 27 = 864/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/189 - 56/189 = 864 - 56/189 = 808/189
5. In mixed form: 452/189

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