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Subtract 8/27 from 5/72

5/72 - 8/27 is -49/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   5/72 = 5 × 3/72 × 3 = 15/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/216 - 64/216 = 15 - 64/216 = -49/216

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