Answers

Subtract 90/27 from 6/2

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

6/2 - 90/27 is -1/3.

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,
   6/2 = 6 × 27/2 × 27 = 162/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   90/27 = 90 × 2/27 × 2 = 180/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/54 - 180/54 = 162 - 180/54 = -18/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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