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Subtract 4/45 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 4/45

35/27 - 4/45 is 163/135.

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,
   35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   4/45 = 4 × 3/45 × 3 = 12/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/135 - 12/135 = 175 - 12/135 = 163/135
5. In mixed form: 128/135

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