Subtract 90/27 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 3 9/27
72 - 9027 is 16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
72 = 7 × 272 × 27 = 18954 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
9027 = 90 × 227 × 2 = 18054 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18954 - 18054 = 189 - 18054 = 954 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16
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