Subtract 8/5 from 9/27
1st number: 9/27, 2nd number: 1 3/5
9/27 - 8/5 is -19/15.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
8/5 = 8 × 27/5 × 27 = 216/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/135 - 216/135 = 45 - 216/135 = -171/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/15
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