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Subtract 15/63 from 8/27

8/27 - 15/63 is 11/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   15/63 = 15 × 3/63 × 3 = 45/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/189 - 45/189 = 56 - 45/189 = 11/189

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