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Subtract 27/3 from 75/90

1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 9 0/3

75/90 - 27/3 is -49/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    27/3 = 27 × 30/3 × 30 = 810/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/90 - 810/90 = 75 - 810/90 = -735/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/6

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