Subtract 6/27 from 4/2, Solve 2 0/2

Subtract 6/27 from 4/2

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

4/2 - 6/27 is 16/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
4/2 = 4 × 27/2 × 27 = 108/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
108/54 - 12/54 = 108 - 12/54 = 96/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9

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