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Subtract 10/27 from 75/4

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 10/27

75/4 - 10/27 is 1985/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   75/4 = 75 × 27/4 × 27 = 2025/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   10/27 = 10 × 4/27 × 4 = 40/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/108 - 40/108 = 2025 - 40/108 = 1985/108
5. In mixed form: 1841/108

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