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Subtract 6/4 from 27/15

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

27/15 - 6/4 is 3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   27/15 = 27 × 4/15 × 4 = 108/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/60 - 90/60 = 108 - 90/60 = 18/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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