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Subtract 75/80 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 75/80

35/27 - 75/80 is 155/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   35/27 = 35 × 80/27 × 80 = 2800/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   75/80 = 75 × 27/80 × 27 = 2025/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/2160 - 2025/2160 = 2800 - 2025/2160 = 775/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/432

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