Answers

Subtract 90/27 from 9/75

1^st number: 9/75, 2^nd number: 3 9/27

9/75 - 90/27 is -241/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   9/75 = 9 × 9/75 × 9 = 81/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   90/27 = 90 × 25/27 × 25 = 2250/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/675 - 2250/675 = 81 - 2250/675 = -2169/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/75

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