Answers

Subtract 70/90 from 27/24

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 70/90

27/24 - 70/90 is 25/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/360 - 280/360 = 405 - 280/360 = 125/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/72

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