(5)/(27)-(5)/(9) - subtract fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 5/27 - 5/9 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 27
• 5/27 = (1*5)/(1*27) = 5/27
• 5/9 = (3*5)/(3*9) = 15/27
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 5/27 - 5/9 = 5/27 - 15/27
• (5-15)/27 = -10/27

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{5}{27 }-\frac{ 5}{9 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 27

$ \frac{5}{27 }= \frac{(1*5)}{(1*27)} =\frac{ 5}{27} $

$ \frac{5}{9 }= \frac{(3*5)}{(3*9)} =\frac{ 15}{27} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{5}{27 }-\frac{ 5}{9 }=\frac{ 5}{27 }-\frac{ 15}{27} $

$ \frac{(5-15)}{27 }= -\frac{10}{27} $

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