Subtract 10/90 from 16/27
16/27 - 10/90 is 13/27.
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,
16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
10/90 = 10 × 3/90 × 3 = 30/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/270 - 30/270 = 160 - 30/270 = 130/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/27
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