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Subtract 2/27 from 84/80

1^st number: 1 4/80, 2^nd number: 2/27

84/80 - 2/27 is 527/540.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   84/80 = 84 × 27/80 × 27 = 2268/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   2/27 = 2 × 80/27 × 80 = 160/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/2160 - 160/2160 = 2268 - 160/2160 = 2108/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 527/540

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