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Subtract 27/6 from 7/9

1^st number: 7/9, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

7/9 - 27/6 is -67/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   27/6 = 27 × 3/6 × 3 = 81/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/18 - 81/18 = 14 - 81/18 = -67/18

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