Answers

Subtract 27/18 from 9/10

1^st number: 9/10, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

9/10 - 27/18 is -3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/90 - 135/90 = 81 - 135/90 = -54/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5

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