Subtract 27/10 from 60/90
1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 2 7/10
60/90 - 27/10 is -61/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 243/90 = 60 - 243/90 = -183/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/30
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