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Subtract 8/27 from 72/15

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 8/27

72/15 - 8/27 is 608/135.

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,
   72/15 = 72 × 9/15 × 9 = 648/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/135 - 40/135 = 648 - 40/135 = 608/135
5. In mixed form: 468/135

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