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Subtract 27/15 from 8/54

1^st number: 8/54, 2^nd number: 1 12/15

8/54 - 27/15 is -223/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   27/15 = 27 × 18/15 × 18 = 486/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/270 - 486/270 = 40 - 486/270 = -446/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/135

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