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Subtract 27/8 from 9/40

1^st number: 9/40, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

9/40 - 27/8 is -63/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   9/40 = 9 × 1/40 × 1 = 9/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/40 - 135/40 = 9 - 135/40 = -126/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/20

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