Subtract 42/27 from 28/2, Solve 14 0/2

Subtract 42/27 from 28/2

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

28/2 - 42/27 is 112/9.

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,
28/2 = 28 × 27/2 × 27 = 756/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
42/27 = 42 × 2/27 × 2 = 84/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
756/54 - 84/54 = 756 - 84/54 = 672/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/9
In mixed form: 124/9

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