Subtract 5/27 from 6/81
6/81 - 5/27 is -1/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 27 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
6/81 = 6 × 1/81 × 1 = 6/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
5/27 = 5 × 3/27 × 3 = 15/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/81 - 15/81 = 6 - 15/81 = -9/81 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9
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