Subtract 27/10 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 2 7/10
5/90 - 27/10 is -119/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/90 - 243/90 = 5 - 243/90 = -238/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/45
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