Subtract 75/27 from 50/90
1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 2 21/27
50/90 - 75/27 is -20/9.
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,
50/90 = 50 × 3/90 × 3 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
75/27 = 75 × 10/27 × 10 = 750/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/270 - 750/270 = 150 - 750/270 = -600/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/9
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