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Subtract 27/21 from 54/80

1^st number: 54/80, 2^nd number: 1 6/21

54/80 - 27/21 is -171/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 21 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   54/80 = 54 × 21/80 × 21 = 1134/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
   27/21 = 27 × 80/21 × 80 = 2160/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/1680 - 2160/1680 = 1134 - 2160/1680 = -1026/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/280

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