Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 80/24

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

80/24 - 35/27 is 55/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   80/24 = 80 × 9/24 × 9 = 720/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   35/27 = 35 × 8/27 × 8 = 280/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/216 - 280/216 = 720 - 280/216 = 440/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/27
6. In mixed form: 21/27

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