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Subtract 1/27 from 3/2

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 1/27

3/2 - 1/27 is 79/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    3/2 = 3 × 27/2 × 27 = 81/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/54 - 2/54 = 81 - 2/54 = 79/54
  5. In mixed form: 125/54

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