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Subtract 8/18 from 27/2

1^st number: 13 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/18

27/2 - 8/18 is 235/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
   27/2 = 27 × 9/2 × 9 = 243/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/18 - 8/18 = 243 - 8/18 = 235/18
5. In mixed form: 131/18

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