Answers

Subtract 27/60 from 90/50

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 27/60

90/50 - 27/60 is 27/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   90/50 = 90 × 6/50 × 6 = 540/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/300 - 135/300 = 540 - 135/300 = 405/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
6. In mixed form: 17/20

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