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Subtract 49/27 from 9/15

1^st number: 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

9/15 - 49/27 is -164/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   9/15 = 9 × 9/15 × 9 = 81/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   49/27 = 49 × 5/27 × 5 = 245/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/135 - 245/135 = 81 - 245/135 = -164/135

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