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Subtract 27/21 from 2/27

1^st number: 2/27, 2^nd number: 1 6/21

2/27 - 27/21 is -229/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
   27/21 = 27 × 9/21 × 9 = 243/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/189 - 243/189 = 14 - 243/189 = -229/189

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