Subtract 27/90 from 3/72
3/72 - 27/90 is -31/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
27/90 = 27 × 4/90 × 4 = 108/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/360 - 108/360 = 15 - 108/360 = -93/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/120
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