Answers

Subtract 54/27 from 90/10

1^st number: 9 0/10, 2^nd number: 2 0/27

90/10 - 54/27 is 7/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   90/10 = 90 × 27/10 × 27 = 2430/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   54/27 = 54 × 10/27 × 10 = 540/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2430/270 - 540/270 = 2430 - 540/270 = 1890/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/1

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