Subtract 90/30 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 3 0/30
27/25 - 90/30 is -48/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
90/30 = 90 × 5/30 × 5 = 450/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/150 - 450/150 = 162 - 450/150 = -288/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -48/25
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