Answers

Subtract 90/27 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 3 9/27

20/6 - 90/27 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   20/6 = 20 × 9/6 × 9 = 180/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   90/27 = 90 × 2/27 × 2 = 180/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/54 - 180/54 = 180 - 180/54 = 0/54
5. The answer is 0

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