Answers

Subtract 5/27 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 5/27

10/6 - 5/27 is 40/27.

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,
   10/6 = 10 × 9/6 × 9 = 90/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   5/27 = 5 × 2/27 × 2 = 10/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/54 - 10/54 = 90 - 10/54 = 80/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
6. In mixed form: 113/27

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