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Subtract 84/63 from 40/27

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 1 21/63

40/27 - 84/63 is 4/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   40/27 = 40 × 7/27 × 7 = 280/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   84/63 = 84 × 3/63 × 3 = 252/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/189 - 252/189 = 280 - 252/189 = 28/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/27

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