Answers

Subtract 27/6 from 9/54

1^st number: 9/54, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

9/54 - 27/6 is -13/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   9/54 = 9 × 1/54 × 1 = 9/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   27/6 = 27 × 9/6 × 9 = 243/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/54 - 243/54 = 9 - 243/54 = -234/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/3

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