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Subtract 15/9 from 8/27

1^st number: 8/27, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

8/27 - 15/9 is -37/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   8/27 = 8 × 1/27 × 1 = 8/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   15/9 = 15 × 3/9 × 3 = 45/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/27 - 45/27 = 8 - 45/27 = -37/27

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