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Subtract 14/27 from 84/48

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 14/27

84/48 - 14/27 is 133/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   84/48 = 84 × 9/48 × 9 = 756/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   14/27 = 14 × 16/27 × 16 = 224/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/432 - 224/432 = 756 - 224/432 = 532/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/108
6. In mixed form: 125/108

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