Subtract 42/90 from 3/27
3/27 - 42/90 is -16/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
42/90 = 42 × 3/90 × 3 = 126/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/270 - 126/270 = 30 - 126/270 = -96/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/45
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