Answers

Subtract 90/27 from 64/35

1^st number: 1 29/35, 2^nd number: 3 9/27

64/35 - 90/27 is -158/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   64/35 = 64 × 27/35 × 27 = 1728/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   90/27 = 90 × 35/27 × 35 = 3150/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1728/945 - 3150/945 = 1728 - 3150/945 = -1422/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -158/105

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