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Subtract 27/49 from 8/21

8/21 - 27/49 is -25/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
   8/21 = 8 × 7/21 × 7 = 56/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   27/49 = 27 × 3/49 × 3 = 81/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/147 - 81/147 = 56 - 81/147 = -25/147

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