Answers

Subtract 27/18 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

6/5 - 27/18 is -3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/90 - 135/90 = 108 - 135/90 = -27/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10

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