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Subtract 27/14 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

10/4 - 27/14 is 4/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   10/4 = 10 × 7/4 × 7 = 70/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   27/14 = 27 × 2/14 × 2 = 54/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/28 - 54/28 = 70 - 54/28 = 16/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/7

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