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Subtract 7/27 from 25/6

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 7/27

25/6 - 7/27 is 211/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   25/6 = 25 × 9/6 × 9 = 225/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/54 - 14/54 = 225 - 14/54 = 211/54
5. In mixed form: 349/54

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