Subtract 90/27 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 3 9/27
32/2 - 90/27 is 38/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
32/2 = 32 × 27/2 × 27 = 864/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
90/27 = 90 × 2/27 × 2 = 180/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/54 - 180/54 = 864 - 180/54 = 684/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/3
- In mixed form: 122/3
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