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Subtract 8/5 from 5/27

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

5/27 - 8/5 is -191/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   8/5 = 8 × 27/5 × 27 = 216/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/135 - 216/135 = 25 - 216/135 = -191/135

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