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Subtract 9/14 from 2/27

2/27 - 9/14 is -215/378.

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,
   9/14 = 9 × 27/14 × 27 = 243/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/378 - 243/378 = 28 - 243/378 = -215/378

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