Subtract 6/27 from 24/2, Solve 12 0/2

Subtract 6/27 from 24/2

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/27

24/2 - 6/27 is 106/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
24/2 = 24 × 27/2 × 27 = 648/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
648/54 - 12/54 = 648 - 12/54 = 636/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/9
In mixed form: 117/9

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