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Subtract 27/28 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 27/28

6/5 - 27/28 is 33/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
   6/5 = 6 × 28/5 × 28 = 168/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/140 - 135/140 = 168 - 135/140 = 33/140

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