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Subtract 54/49 from 4/27

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

4/27 - 54/49 is -1262/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   4/27 = 4 × 49/27 × 49 = 196/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   54/49 = 54 × 27/49 × 27 = 1458/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/1323 - 1458/1323 = 196 - 1458/1323 = -1262/1323

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