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Subtract 27/16 from 2/21

1^st number: 2/21, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

2/21 - 27/16 is -535/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   2/21 = 2 × 16/21 × 16 = 32/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/336 - 567/336 = 32 - 567/336 = -535/336

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