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Subtract 42/27 from 24/27

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

24/27 - 42/27 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   24/27 - 42/27 = 24 - 42/27 = -18/27
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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