Subtract 8/27 from 2/90
2/90 - 8/27 is -37/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
2/90 = 2 × 3/90 × 3 = 6/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/270 - 80/270 = 6 - 80/270 = -74/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/135
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