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Subtract 63/30 from 4/27

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

4/27 - 63/30 is -527/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 30 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 30 × 9 = 270,
   63/30 = 63 × 9/30 × 9 = 567/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/270 - 567/270 = 40 - 567/270 = -527/270

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