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Subtract 84/45 from 40/27

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

40/27 - 84/45 is -52/135.

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,
   40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   84/45 = 84 × 3/45 × 3 = 252/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/135 - 252/135 = 200 - 252/135 = -52/135

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