Subtract 96/27 from 90/30
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 3 15/27
90/30 - 96/27 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
90/30 = 90 × 9/30 × 9 = 810/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
96/27 = 96 × 10/27 × 10 = 960/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/270 - 960/270 = 810 - 960/270 = -150/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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