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Subtract 27/7 from 4/45

1^st number: 4/45, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

4/45 - 27/7 is -1187/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   27/7 = 27 × 45/7 × 45 = 1215/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/315 - 1215/315 = 28 - 1215/315 = -1187/315

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