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Subtract 63/10 from 4/27

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

4/27 - 63/10 is -1661/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   4/27 = 4 × 10/27 × 10 = 40/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   63/10 = 63 × 27/10 × 27 = 1701/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/270 - 1701/270 = 40 - 1701/270 = -1661/270

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