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Subtract 27/4 from 7/30

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

7/30 - 27/4 is -391/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   27/4 = 27 × 15/4 × 15 = 405/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/60 - 405/60 = 14 - 405/60 = -391/60

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