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Subtract 40/27 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

7/6 - 40/27 is -17/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   7/6 = 7 × 9/6 × 9 = 63/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   40/27 = 40 × 2/27 × 2 = 80/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/54 - 80/54 = 63 - 80/54 = -17/54

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