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Subtract 14/6 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

35/27 - 14/6 is -28/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   35/27 = 35 × 2/27 × 2 = 70/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   14/6 = 14 × 9/6 × 9 = 126/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/54 - 126/54 = 70 - 126/54 = -56/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/27

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