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Subtract 30/14 from 27/90

1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 2 2/14

27/90 - 30/14 is -129/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    30/14 = 30 × 45/14 × 45 = 1350/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/630 - 1350/630 = 189 - 1350/630 = -1161/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/70

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