Subtract 1/18 from 1/27
1/27 - 1/18 is -1/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
1/18 = 1 × 3/18 × 3 = 3/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/54 - 3/54 = 2 - 3/54 = -1/54
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