Subtract 6/5 from 27/90
1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 1 1/5
27/90 - 6/5 is -9/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/90 - 108/90 = 27 - 108/90 = -81/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10
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