Subtract 6/5 from 12/27, Solve 12/27

Subtract 6/5 from 12/27

1^st number: 12/27, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

12/27 - 6/5 is -34/45.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
6/5 = 6 × 27/5 × 27 = 162/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/135 - 162/135 = 60 - 162/135 = -102/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/45

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