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Subtract 18/27 from 24/2

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 18/27

24/2 - 18/27 is 34/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    24/2 = 24 × 27/2 × 27 = 648/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    18/27 = 18 × 2/27 × 2 = 36/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    648/54 - 36/54 = 648 - 36/54 = 612/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/3
  6. In mixed form: 111/3

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