Subtract 90/10 from 27/72
1st number: 27/72, 2nd number: 9 0/10
27/72 - 90/10 is -69/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
90/10 = 90 × 36/10 × 36 = 3240/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/360 - 3240/360 = 135 - 3240/360 = -3105/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/8
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