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Subtract 18/6 from 27/42

1^st number: 27/42, 2^nd number: 3 0/6

27/42 - 18/6 is -33/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   27/42 = 27 × 1/42 × 1 = 27/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   18/6 = 18 × 7/6 × 7 = 126/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/42 - 126/42 = 27 - 126/42 = -99/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/14

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