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Subtract 27/14 from 20/27

1^st number: 20/27, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

20/27 - 27/14 is -449/378.

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,
   20/27 = 20 × 14/27 × 14 = 280/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
   27/14 = 27 × 27/14 × 27 = 729/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/378 - 729/378 = 280 - 729/378 = -449/378

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