Subtract 32/90 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 32/90
27/6 - 32/90 is 373/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
27/6 = 27 × 15/6 × 15 = 405/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/90 - 32/90 = 405 - 32/90 = 373/90 - In mixed form: 413/90
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