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Subtract 1/5 from 2/27

2/27 - 1/5 is -17/135.

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,
    2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    1/5 = 1 × 27/5 × 27 = 27/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/135 - 27/135 = 10 - 27/135 = -17/135

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