Answers

Subtract 63/27 from 5/6

1^st number: 5/6, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

5/6 - 63/27 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   5/6 = 5 × 9/6 × 9 = 45/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   63/27 = 63 × 2/27 × 2 = 126/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/54 - 126/54 = 45 - 126/54 = -81/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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