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Subtract 20/36 from 6/27

6/27 - 20/36 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   20/36 = 20 × 3/36 × 3 = 60/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/108 - 60/108 = 24 - 60/108 = -36/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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