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Subtract 90/15 from 27/4

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 6 0/15

27/4 - 90/15 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    27/4 = 27 × 15/4 × 15 = 405/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    90/15 = 90 × 4/15 × 4 = 360/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    405/60 - 360/60 = 405 - 360/60 = 45/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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