Answers

Subtract 75/27 from 75/8

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

75/8 - 75/27 is 475/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   75/8 = 75 × 27/8 × 27 = 2025/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   75/27 = 75 × 8/27 × 8 = 600/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/216 - 600/216 = 2025 - 600/216 = 1425/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 475/72
6. In mixed form: 643/72

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