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Subtract 25/27 from 45/8

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 25/27

45/8 - 25/27 is 1015/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   45/8 = 45 × 27/8 × 27 = 1215/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   25/27 = 25 × 8/27 × 8 = 200/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1215/216 - 200/216 = 1215 - 200/216 = 1015/216
5. In mixed form: 4151/216

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