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Subtract 8/4 from 6/27

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

6/27 - 8/4 is -16/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 4 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 4 × 27 = 108,
   8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/108 - 216/108 = 24 - 216/108 = -192/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/9

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