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Subtract 27/35 from 4/15

4/15 - 27/35 is -53/105.

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,
   4/15 = 4 × 7/15 × 7 = 28/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   27/35 = 27 × 3/35 × 3 = 81/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/105 - 81/105 = 28 - 81/105 = -53/105

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