Subtract 27/3 from 36/90
1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 9 0/3
36/90 - 27/3 is -43/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
27/3 = 27 × 30/3 × 30 = 810/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/90 - 810/90 = 36 - 810/90 = -774/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/5
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