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Subtract 35/27 from 9/80

1^st number: 9/80, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

9/80 - 35/27 is -2557/2160.

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,
   9/80 = 9 × 27/80 × 27 = 243/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   35/27 = 35 × 80/27 × 80 = 2800/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/2160 - 2800/2160 = 243 - 2800/2160 = -2557/2160

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