Answers

Subtract 80/27 from 9/75

1^st number: 9/75, 2^nd number: 2 26/27

9/75 - 80/27 is -1919/675.

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,
   9/75 = 9 × 9/75 × 9 = 81/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   80/27 = 80 × 25/27 × 25 = 2000/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/675 - 2000/675 = 81 - 2000/675 = -1919/675

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