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Subtract 12/6 from 2/27

1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 2 0/6

2/27 - 12/6 is -52/27.

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,
    2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    12/6 = 12 × 9/6 × 9 = 108/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/54 - 108/54 = 4 - 108/54 = -104/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/27

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