Subtract 5/3 from 27/90
1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 1 2/3
27/90 - 5/3 is -41/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
5/3 = 5 × 30/3 × 30 = 150/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/90 - 150/90 = 27 - 150/90 = -123/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/30
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