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Subtract 27/15 from 4/30

1^st number: 4/30, 2^nd number: 1 12/15

4/30 - 27/15 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   4/30 = 4 × 1/30 × 1 = 4/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   27/15 = 27 × 2/15 × 2 = 54/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/30 - 54/30 = 4 - 54/30 = -50/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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