Subtract 90/27 from 54/2, Solve 27 0/2

Subtract 90/27 from 54/2

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 3 9/27

54/2 - 90/27 is 71/3.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
54/2 = 54 × 27/2 × 27 = 1458/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
90/27 = 90 × 2/27 × 2 = 180/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/54 - 180/54 = 1458 - 180/54 = 1278/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/3
In mixed form: 232/3

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