Subtract 90/27 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 3 9/27
50/15 - 90/27 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
50/15 = 50 × 9/15 × 9 = 450/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
90/27 = 90 × 5/27 × 5 = 450/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/135 - 450/135 = 450 - 450/135 = 0/135 - The answer is 0
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