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Subtract 4/15 from 2/27

2/27 - 4/15 is -26/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   4/15 = 4 × 9/15 × 9 = 36/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/135 - 36/135 = 10 - 36/135 = -26/135

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