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Subtract 24/27 from 10/18

10/18 - 24/27 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   10/18 = 10 × 3/18 × 3 = 30/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/54 - 48/54 = 30 - 48/54 = -18/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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