Answers

Subtract 12/27 from 80/75

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 12/27

80/75 - 12/27 is 28/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   80/75 = 80 × 9/75 × 9 = 720/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   12/27 = 12 × 25/27 × 25 = 300/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/675 - 300/675 = 720 - 300/675 = 420/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/45

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