Subtract 24/27 from 72/90
72/90 - 24/27 is -4/45.
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,
72/90 = 72 × 3/90 × 3 = 216/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
24/27 = 24 × 10/27 × 10 = 240/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/270 - 240/270 = 216 - 240/270 = -24/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45
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