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Subtract 7/27 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 7/27

75/6 - 7/27 is 661/54.

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,
   7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/54 - 14/54 = 675 - 14/54 = 661/54
5. In mixed form: 1213/54

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