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Subtract 27/4 from 6/14

1^st number: 6/14, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

6/14 - 27/4 is -177/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   27/4 = 27 × 7/4 × 7 = 189/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/28 - 189/28 = 12 - 189/28 = -177/28

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