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Subtract 27/3 from 80/18

1^st number: 4 8/18, 2^nd number: 9 0/3

80/18 - 27/3 is -41/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 3 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   80/18 = 80 × 1/18 × 1 = 80/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
   27/3 = 27 × 6/3 × 6 = 162/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/18 - 162/18 = 80 - 162/18 = -82/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/9

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