Answers

Subtract 27/54 from 36/6

1^st number: 6 0/6, 2^nd number: 27/54

36/6 - 27/54 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   36/6 = 36 × 9/6 × 9 = 324/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   27/54 = 27 × 1/54 × 1 = 27/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/54 - 27/54 = 324 - 27/54 = 297/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
6. In mixed form: 51/2

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