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Subtract 16/6 from 6/27

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

6/27 - 16/6 is -22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   16/6 = 16 × 9/6 × 9 = 144/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/54 - 144/54 = 12 - 144/54 = -132/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/9

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