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Subtract 27/54 from 18/36

18/36 - 27/54 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   18/36 = 18 × 3/36 × 3 = 54/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   27/54 = 27 × 2/54 × 2 = 54/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/108 - 54/108 = 54 - 54/108 = 0/108
5. The answer is 0

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