Answers

Subtract 24/3 from 27/90

1^st number: 27/90, 2^nd number: 8 0/3

27/90 - 24/3 is -77/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
   24/3 = 24 × 30/3 × 30 = 720/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/90 - 720/90 = 27 - 720/90 = -693/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/10

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