Subtract 3/27 from 7/90
7/90 - 3/27 is -1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
7/90 = 7 × 3/90 × 3 = 21/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/270 - 30/270 = 21 - 30/270 = -9/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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