Subtract 20/27 from 42/90
42/90 - 20/27 is -37/135.
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,
42/90 = 42 × 3/90 × 3 = 126/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
20/27 = 20 × 10/27 × 10 = 200/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/270 - 200/270 = 126 - 200/270 = -74/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/135
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