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Subtract 75/32 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 2 11/32

35/27 - 75/32 is -905/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   35/27 = 35 × 32/27 × 32 = 1120/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   75/32 = 75 × 27/32 × 27 = 2025/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/864 - 2025/864 = 1120 - 2025/864 = -905/864

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