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Subtract 27/80 from 48/5

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 27/80

48/5 - 27/80 is 741/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   48/5 = 48 × 16/5 × 16 = 768/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   27/80 = 27 × 1/80 × 1 = 27/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/80 - 27/80 = 768 - 27/80 = 741/80
5. In mixed form: 921/80

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