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Subtract 30/6 from 8/27

1st number: 8/27, 2nd number: 5 0/6

8/27 - 30/6 is -127/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    30/6 = 30 × 9/6 × 9 = 270/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/54 - 270/54 = 16 - 270/54 = -254/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/27

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