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Subtract 30/9 from 15/27

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 3 3/9

15/27 - 30/9 is -25/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   15/27 = 15 × 1/27 × 1 = 15/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   30/9 = 30 × 3/9 × 3 = 90/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/27 - 90/27 = 15 - 90/27 = -75/27
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/9

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