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Subtract 63/5 from 63/27

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 12 3/5

63/27 - 63/5 is -154/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   63/27 = 63 × 5/27 × 5 = 315/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   63/5 = 63 × 27/5 × 27 = 1701/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/135 - 1701/135 = 315 - 1701/135 = -1386/135
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -154/15

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