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Subtract 6/12 from 2/27

2/27 - 6/12 is -23/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 12 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/108 - 54/108 = 8 - 54/108 = -46/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/54

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