Subtract 5/90 from 6/27
6/27 - 5/90 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/270 - 15/270 = 60 - 15/270 = 45/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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