Subtract 60/6 from 90/27
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 10 0/6
90/27 - 60/6 is -20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
90/27 = 90 × 2/27 × 2 = 180/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
60/6 = 60 × 9/6 × 9 = 540/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/54 - 540/54 = 180 - 540/54 = -360/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/3
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