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Subtract 27/4 from 15/21

1^st number: 15/21, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

15/21 - 27/4 is -169/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   27/4 = 27 × 21/4 × 21 = 567/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/84 - 567/84 = 60 - 567/84 = -507/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/28

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