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Subtract 27/20 from 14/27

1^st number: 14/27, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

14/27 - 27/20 is -449/540.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   14/27 = 14 × 20/27 × 20 = 280/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   27/20 = 27 × 27/20 × 27 = 729/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/540 - 729/540 = 280 - 729/540 = -449/540

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