Subtract 27/9 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 3 0/9
90/10 - 27/9 is 6/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
90/10 = 90 × 9/10 × 9 = 810/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
27/9 = 27 × 10/9 × 10 = 270/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/90 - 270/90 = 810 - 270/90 = 540/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1
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