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Subtract 63/30 from 24/27

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

24/27 - 63/30 is -109/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   24/27 = 24 × 10/27 × 10 = 240/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   63/30 = 63 × 9/30 × 9 = 567/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/270 - 567/270 = 240 - 567/270 = -327/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/90

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