Subtract 27/3 from 70/90
1st number: 70/90, 2nd number: 9 0/3
70/90 - 27/3 is -74/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
27/3 = 27 × 30/3 × 30 = 810/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/90 - 810/90 = 70 - 810/90 = -740/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -74/9
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