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Subtract 5/27 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 5/27

49/15 - 5/27 is 416/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   49/15 = 49 × 9/15 × 9 = 441/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/135 - 25/135 = 441 - 25/135 = 416/135
5. In mixed form: 311/135

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