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Subtract 32/27 from 21/24

1^st number: 21/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/27

21/24 - 32/27 is -67/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   21/24 = 21 × 9/24 × 9 = 189/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   32/27 = 32 × 8/27 × 8 = 256/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/216 - 256/216 = 189 - 256/216 = -67/216

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