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Subtract 8/27 from 7/90

7/90 - 8/27 is -59/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    7/90 = 7 × 3/90 × 3 = 21/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/270 - 80/270 = 21 - 80/270 = -59/270

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