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Subtract 42/27 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

8/6 - 42/27 is -2/9.

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,
   8/6 = 8 × 9/6 × 9 = 72/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   42/27 = 42 × 2/27 × 2 = 84/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/54 - 84/54 = 72 - 84/54 = -12/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9

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