Subtract 5/27 from 90/21
1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 5/27
90/21 - 5/27 is 775/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
90/21 = 90 × 9/21 × 9 = 810/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/189 - 35/189 = 810 - 35/189 = 775/189 - In mixed form: 419/189
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