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Subtract 45/42 from 27/42

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

27/42 - 45/42 is -3/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   27/42 - 45/42 = 27 - 45/42 = -18/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7

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