Subtract 6/27 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 6/27
90/5 - 6/27 is 160/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
90/5 = 90 × 27/5 × 27 = 2430/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/135 - 30/135 = 2430 - 30/135 = 2400/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/9
- In mixed form: 177/9
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