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Subtract 15/6 from 8/27

1^st number: 8/27, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

8/27 - 15/6 is -119/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   15/6 = 15 × 9/6 × 9 = 135/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/54 - 135/54 = 16 - 135/54 = -119/54

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