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

Subtract 6/5 from 6/27

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

6/27 - 6/5 is -44/45.

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,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
6/5 = 6 × 27/5 × 27 = 162/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/135 - 162/135 = 30 - 162/135 = -132/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/45

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