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Subtract 8/27 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 8/27

35/20 - 8/27 is 157/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   35/20 = 35 × 27/20 × 27 = 945/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/540 - 160/540 = 945 - 160/540 = 785/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/108
6. In mixed form: 149/108

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