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Subtract 8/27 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 8/27

8/4 - 8/27 is 46/27.

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,
   8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/108 - 32/108 = 216 - 32/108 = 184/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/27
6. In mixed form: 119/27

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