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Subtract 8/18 from 1/27

1/27 - 8/18 is -11/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 18 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    8/18 = 8 × 3/18 × 3 = 24/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/54 - 24/54 = 2 - 24/54 = -22/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/27

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