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Subtract 49/27 from 15/18

1^st number: 15/18, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

15/18 - 49/27 is -53/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   15/18 = 15 × 3/18 × 3 = 45/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   49/27 = 49 × 2/27 × 2 = 98/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/54 - 98/54 = 45 - 98/54 = -53/54

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