Subtract 2/27 from 8/2, Solve 4 0/2

Subtract 2/27 from 8/2

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/27

8/2 - 2/27 is 106/27.

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,
8/2 = 8 × 27/2 × 27 = 216/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
216/54 - 4/54 = 216 - 4/54 = 212/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/27
In mixed form: 325/27

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