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Subtract 8/5 from 1/27

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 1 3/5

1/27 - 8/5 is -211/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    8/5 = 8 × 27/5 × 27 = 216/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/135 - 216/135 = 5 - 216/135 = -211/135

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