Subtract 24/90 from 27/7, Solve 3 6/7

Subtract 24/90 from 27/7

1^st number: 3 6/7, 2^nd number: 24/90

27/7 - 24/90 is 377/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
27/7 = 27 × 90/7 × 90 = 2430/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/630 - 168/630 = 2430 - 168/630 = 2262/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/105
In mixed form: 362/105

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