Answers

Subtract 60/27 from 12/90

1^st number: 12/90, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

12/90 - 60/27 is -94/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   12/90 = 12 × 3/90 × 3 = 36/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   60/27 = 60 × 10/27 × 10 = 600/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/270 - 600/270 = 36 - 600/270 = -564/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -94/45

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