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Subtract 8/27 from 2/6

2/6 - 8/27 is 1/27.

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,
    2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/54 - 16/54 = 18 - 16/54 = 2/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/27

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