Subtract 64/90 from 27/3
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 64/90
27/3 - 64/90 is 373/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
27/3 = 27 × 30/3 × 30 = 810/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
64/90 = 64 × 1/90 × 1 = 64/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/90 - 64/90 = 810 - 64/90 = 746/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/45
- In mixed form: 813/45
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