Subtract 81/5 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 16 1/5
2/27 - 81/5 is -2177/135.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
81/5 = 81 × 27/5 × 27 = 2187/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/135 - 2187/135 = 10 - 2187/135 = -2177/135
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