Subtract 42/90 from 12/27
12/27 - 42/90 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
42/90 = 42 × 3/90 × 3 = 126/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/270 - 126/270 = 120 - 126/270 = -6/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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