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Subtract 1/27 from 75/96

75/96 - 1/27 is 643/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   75/96 = 75 × 9/96 × 9 = 675/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   1/27 = 1 × 32/27 × 32 = 32/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/864 - 32/864 = 675 - 32/864 = 643/864

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