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Subtract 10/27 from 80/9

1^st number: 8 8/9, 2^nd number: 10/27

80/9 - 10/27 is 230/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   80/9 = 80 × 3/9 × 3 = 240/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   10/27 = 10 × 1/27 × 1 = 10/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/27 - 10/27 = 240 - 10/27 = 230/27
5. In mixed form: 814/27

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