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Subtract 16/27 from 90/35

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 16/27

90/35 - 16/27 is 374/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    90/35 = 90 × 27/35 × 27 = 2430/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    16/27 = 16 × 35/27 × 35 = 560/945
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2430/945 - 560/945 = 2430 - 560/945 = 1870/945
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 374/189
  6. In mixed form: 1185/189

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