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Subtract 90/27 from 6/9

1^st number: 6/9, 2^nd number: 3 9/27

6/9 - 90/27 is -8/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   6/9 = 6 × 3/9 × 3 = 18/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   90/27 = 90 × 1/27 × 1 = 90/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/27 - 90/27 = 18 - 90/27 = -72/27
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/3

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