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Subtract 27/8 from 48/5

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

48/5 - 27/8 is 249/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   48/5 = 48 × 8/5 × 8 = 384/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/40 - 135/40 = 384 - 135/40 = 249/40
5. In mixed form: 69/40

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