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Subtract 80/27 from 7/36

1^st number: 7/36, 2^nd number: 2 26/27

7/36 - 80/27 is -299/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   7/36 = 7 × 3/36 × 3 = 21/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   80/27 = 80 × 4/27 × 4 = 320/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/108 - 320/108 = 21 - 320/108 = -299/108

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