Subtract 30/9 from 27/90
1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 3 3/9
27/90 - 30/9 is -91/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
30/9 = 30 × 10/9 × 10 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/90 - 300/90 = 27 - 300/90 = -273/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/30
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