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Subtract 2/27 from 8/7

1^st number: 1 1/7, 2^nd number: 2/27

8/7 - 2/27 is 202/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
   8/7 = 8 × 27/7 × 27 = 216/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/189 - 14/189 = 216 - 14/189 = 202/189
5. In mixed form: 113/189

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