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Subtract 27/10 from 9/6

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

9/6 - 27/10 is -6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   9/6 = 9 × 5/6 × 5 = 45/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   27/10 = 27 × 3/10 × 3 = 81/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/30 - 81/30 = 45 - 81/30 = -36/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5

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