Subtract 15/27 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 15/27
90/6 - 15/27 is 130/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
90/6 = 90 × 9/6 × 9 = 810/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/54 - 30/54 = 810 - 30/54 = 780/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 130/9
- In mixed form: 144/9
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