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Subtract 1/42 from 27/20

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 1/42

27/20 - 1/42 is 557/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 42 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   27/20 = 27 × 21/20 × 21 = 567/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   1/42 = 1 × 10/42 × 10 = 10/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/420 - 10/420 = 567 - 10/420 = 557/420
5. In mixed form: 1137/420

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