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Subtract 6/27 from 84/7

1^st number: 12 0/7, 2^nd number: 6/27

84/7 - 6/27 is 106/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
   84/7 = 84 × 27/7 × 27 = 2268/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/189 - 42/189 = 2268 - 42/189 = 2226/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/9
6. In mixed form: 117/9

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