Subtract 3/5 from 18/27
18/27 - 3/5 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
3/5 = 3 × 27/5 × 27 = 81/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/135 - 81/135 = 90 - 81/135 = 9/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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