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Subtract 42/9 from 36/27

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

36/27 - 42/9 is -10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   36/27 = 36 × 1/27 × 1 = 36/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   42/9 = 42 × 3/9 × 3 = 126/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/27 - 126/27 = 36 - 126/27 = -90/27
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3

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