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Subtract 96/50 from 27/90

1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 1 46/50

27/90 - 96/50 is -81/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    96/50 = 96 × 9/50 × 9 = 864/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/450 - 864/450 = 135 - 864/450 = -729/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81/50

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