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Subtract 15/20 from 27/4

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 15/20

27/4 - 15/20 is 6/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   27/4 = 27 × 5/4 × 5 = 135/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   15/20 = 15 × 1/20 × 1 = 15/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/20 - 15/20 = 135 - 15/20 = 120/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1

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