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Subtract 45/14 from 2/27

1^st number: 2/27, 2^nd number: 3 3/14

2/27 - 45/14 is -1187/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   2/27 = 2 × 14/27 × 14 = 28/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
   45/14 = 45 × 27/14 × 27 = 1215/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/378 - 1215/378 = 28 - 1215/378 = -1187/378

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