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Subtract 27/6 from 6/28

1^st number: 6/28, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

6/28 - 27/6 is -30/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   27/6 = 27 × 14/6 × 14 = 378/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/84 - 378/84 = 18 - 378/84 = -360/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -30/7

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