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Subtract 90/27 from 20/15

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 3 9/27

20/15 - 90/27 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    20/15 = 20 × 9/15 × 9 = 180/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    90/27 = 90 × 5/27 × 5 = 450/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/135 - 450/135 = 180 - 450/135 = -270/135
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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