Answers

Subtract 96/30 from 27/90

1^st number: 27/90, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

27/90 - 96/30 is -29/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
   96/30 = 96 × 3/30 × 3 = 288/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/90 - 288/90 = 27 - 288/90 = -261/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/10

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