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Subtract 80/27 from 7/24

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 2 26/27

7/24 - 80/27 is -577/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   7/24 = 7 × 9/24 × 9 = 63/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   80/27 = 80 × 8/27 × 8 = 640/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/216 - 640/216 = 63 - 640/216 = -577/216

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