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Subtract 63/20 from 5/27

1^st number: 5/27, 2^nd number: 3 3/20

5/27 - 63/20 is -1601/540.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   5/27 = 5 × 20/27 × 20 = 100/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   63/20 = 63 × 27/20 × 27 = 1701/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/540 - 1701/540 = 100 - 1701/540 = -1601/540

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