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Subtract 42/27 from 36/27

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

36/27 - 42/27 is -2/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   36/27 - 42/27 = 36 - 42/27 = -6/27
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9

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