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Subtract 1/27 from 75/24

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 1/27

75/24 - 1/27 is 667/216.

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,
   75/24 = 75 × 9/24 × 9 = 675/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/216 - 8/216 = 675 - 8/216 = 667/216
5. In mixed form: 319/216

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