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Subtract 27/30 from 8/40

8/40 - 27/30 is -7/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/120 - 108/120 = 24 - 108/120 = -84/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10

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