Subtract 90/27 from 90/49
1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 3 9/27
90/49 - 90/27 is -220/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
90/49 = 90 × 27/49 × 27 = 2430/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
90/27 = 90 × 49/27 × 49 = 4410/1323 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/1323 - 4410/1323 = 2430 - 4410/1323 = -1980/1323 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -220/147
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