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Subtract 2/15 from 28/27

1^st number: 1 1/27, 2^nd number: 2/15

28/27 - 2/15 is 122/135.

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,
   28/27 = 28 × 5/27 × 5 = 140/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   2/15 = 2 × 9/15 × 9 = 18/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/135 - 18/135 = 140 - 18/135 = 122/135

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