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Subtract 27/14 from 2/6

1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 1 13/14

2/6 - 27/14 is -67/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    27/14 = 27 × 3/14 × 3 = 81/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/42 - 81/42 = 14 - 81/42 = -67/42

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