Answers

Subtract 80/6 from 18/27

1^st number: 18/27, 2^nd number: 13 2/6

18/27 - 80/6 is -38/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   18/27 = 18 × 2/27 × 2 = 36/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   80/6 = 80 × 9/6 × 9 = 720/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/54 - 720/54 = 36 - 720/54 = -684/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/3

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