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Subtract 49/27 from 45/3

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

45/3 - 49/27 is 356/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
   45/3 = 45 × 9/3 × 9 = 405/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   49/27 = 49 × 1/27 × 1 = 49/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/27 - 49/27 = 405 - 49/27 = 356/27
5. In mixed form: 135/27

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