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Subtract 90/27 from 49/2

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 3 9/27

49/2 - 90/27 is 127/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    49/2 = 49 × 27/2 × 27 = 1323/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    90/27 = 90 × 2/27 × 2 = 180/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/54 - 180/54 = 1323 - 180/54 = 1143/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/6
  6. In mixed form: 211/6

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