Subtract 50/27 from 30/90
1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 1 23/27
30/90 - 50/27 is -41/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
30/90 = 30 × 3/90 × 3 = 90/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
50/27 = 50 × 10/27 × 10 = 500/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/270 - 500/270 = 90 - 500/270 = -410/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/27
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