Answers

Subtract 90/70 from 27/96

1^st number: 27/96, 2^nd number: 1 20/70

27/96 - 90/70 is -225/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   27/96 = 27 × 35/96 × 35 = 945/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   90/70 = 90 × 48/70 × 48 = 4320/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/3360 - 4320/3360 = 945 - 4320/3360 = -3375/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -225/224

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