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Subtract 8/27 from 7/18

7/18 - 8/27 is 5/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   7/18 = 7 × 3/18 × 3 = 21/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/54 - 16/54 = 21 - 16/54 = 5/54

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