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Subtract 2/4 from 4/27

4/27 - 2/4 is -19/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/108 - 54/108 = 16 - 54/108 = -38/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/54

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