Subtract 5/40 from 1/27
1/27 - 5/40 is -19/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
1/27 = 1 × 40/27 × 40 = 40/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
5/40 = 5 × 27/40 × 27 = 135/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/1080 - 135/1080 = 40 - 135/1080 = -95/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/216
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