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Subtract 27/49 from 8/15

8/15 - 27/49 is -13/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   8/15 = 8 × 49/15 × 49 = 392/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   27/49 = 27 × 15/49 × 15 = 405/735
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/735 - 405/735 = 392 - 405/735 = -13/735

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