Subtract 1/90 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 1/90
35/27 - 1/90 is 347/270.
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,
35/27 = 35 × 10/27 × 10 = 350/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
1/90 = 1 × 3/90 × 3 = 3/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/270 - 3/270 = 350 - 3/270 = 347/270 - In mixed form: 177/270
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