Subtract 2/6 from 5/27
5/27 - 2/6 is -4/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
5/27 = 5 × 2/27 × 2 = 10/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/54 - 18/54 = 10 - 18/54 = -8/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/27
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