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Subtract 5/27 from 35/75

35/75 - 5/27 is 38/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   35/75 = 35 × 9/75 × 9 = 315/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/675 - 125/675 = 315 - 125/675 = 190/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/135

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