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Subtract 27/42 from 20/42

20/42 - 27/42 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   20/42 - 27/42 = 20 - 27/42 = -7/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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