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Subtract 27/4 from 18/2

1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 6 3/4

18/2 - 27/4 is 9/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 4 is 4

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
    18/2 = 18 × 2/2 × 2 = 36/4
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
    27/4 = 27 × 1/4 × 1 = 27/4
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/4 - 27/4 = 36 - 27/4 = 9/4
  5. In mixed form: 21/4

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