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Subtract 27/49 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 27/49

6/5 - 27/49 is 159/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   6/5 = 6 × 49/5 × 49 = 294/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   27/49 = 27 × 5/49 × 5 = 135/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/245 - 135/245 = 294 - 135/245 = 159/245

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