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Subtract 7/27 from 75/30

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 7/27

75/30 - 7/27 is 121/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   75/30 = 75 × 9/30 × 9 = 675/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   7/27 = 7 × 10/27 × 10 = 70/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/270 - 70/270 = 675 - 70/270 = 605/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/54
6. In mixed form: 213/54

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