Question

subtract 1/9 from 1/27​

Answer 1

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 9 and 27 is 27

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27

For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,

1

9

=

1 × 3

9 × 3

=

3

27

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,

1

27

=

1 × 1

27 × 1

=

1

27

Subtract the two like fractions:

3

27

-

1

27

=

3 - 1

27

=

2

27