Answers

Subtract 27/21 from 5/14

1^st number: 5/14, 2^nd number: 1 6/21

5/14 - 27/21 is -13/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   27/21 = 27 × 2/21 × 2 = 54/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/42 - 54/42 = 15 - 54/42 = -39/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/14

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