Subtract 75/27 from 90/63
1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 2 21/27
90/63 - 75/27 is -85/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
90/63 = 90 × 3/63 × 3 = 270/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
75/27 = 75 × 7/27 × 7 = 525/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/189 - 525/189 = 270 - 525/189 = -255/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/63
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