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Subtract 27/35 from 20/15

1^st number: 1 5/15, 2^nd number: 27/35

20/15 - 27/35 is 59/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   20/15 = 20 × 7/15 × 7 = 140/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   27/35 = 27 × 3/35 × 3 = 81/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/105 - 81/105 = 140 - 81/105 = 59/105

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