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Subtract 27/4 from 6/24

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

6/24 - 27/4 is -13/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   27/4 = 27 × 6/4 × 6 = 162/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/24 - 162/24 = 6 - 162/24 = -156/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/2

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