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Subtract 9/18 from 27/24

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 9/18

27/24 - 9/18 is 5/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   9/18 = 9 × 4/18 × 4 = 36/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/72 - 36/72 = 81 - 36/72 = 45/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8

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