Subtract 60/27 from 80/90
1st number: 80/90, 2nd number: 2 6/27
80/90 - 60/27 is -4/3.
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,
80/90 = 80 × 3/90 × 3 = 240/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
60/27 = 60 × 10/27 × 10 = 600/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/270 - 600/270 = 240 - 600/270 = -360/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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