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Subtract 4/27 from 45/42

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 4/27

45/42 - 4/27 is 349/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   45/42 = 45 × 9/42 × 9 = 405/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   4/27 = 4 × 14/27 × 14 = 56/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/378 - 56/378 = 405 - 56/378 = 349/378

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