Every combination of 9,8,6 multiplied:
9*6 = 54
9*8 = 72
6*8 = 48
(
54 - 26 = 28
72 - 26 = 46
48 - 28 = 20
)
9*(6-1)=45
72-45=27
9*8 - 9 * (6-1) = 27
9*(8-(6-1)) = 27
For number 27. Gonna try other numbers too.
Edit: Easier answer for 27: 9 * (8+1-6)