Subtract 14/90 from 75/27
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 14/90
75/27 - 14/90 is 118/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
75/27 = 75 × 10/27 × 10 = 750/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
14/90 = 14 × 3/90 × 3 = 42/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/270 - 42/270 = 750 - 42/270 = 708/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/45
- In mixed form: 228/45
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