Subtract 70/27 from 48/90
1st number: 48/90, 2nd number: 2 16/27
48/90 - 70/27 is -278/135.
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,
48/90 = 48 × 3/90 × 3 = 144/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
70/27 = 70 × 10/27 × 10 = 700/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/270 - 700/270 = 144 - 700/270 = -556/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -278/135
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