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Subtract 14/27 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 14/27

75/6 - 14/27 is 647/54.

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,
   75/6 = 75 × 9/6 × 9 = 675/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/54 - 28/54 = 675 - 28/54 = 647/54
5. In mixed form: 1153/54

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