Subtract 9/90 from 21/27
21/27 - 9/90 is 61/90.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 10/27 × 10 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
9/90 = 9 × 3/90 × 3 = 27/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/270 - 27/270 = 210 - 27/270 = 183/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/90
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