Answers

Subtract 27/8 from 90/24

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

90/24 - 27/8 is 3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   90/24 = 90 × 1/24 × 1 = 90/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   27/8 = 27 × 3/8 × 3 = 81/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/24 - 81/24 = 90 - 81/24 = 9/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8

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