Subtract 9/27 from 24/2, Solve 12 0/2

Subtract 9/27 from 24/2

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/27

24/2 - 9/27 is 35/3.

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,
9/27 = 9 × 2/27 × 2 = 18/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
648/54 - 18/54 = 648 - 18/54 = 630/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
In mixed form: 112/3

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