Subtract 5/90 from 8/27
8/27 - 5/90 is 13/54.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/270 - 15/270 = 80 - 15/270 = 65/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/54
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