Answers

Subtract 32/27 from 90/75

1^st number: 1 15/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/27

90/75 - 32/27 is 2/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   90/75 = 90 × 9/75 × 9 = 810/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   32/27 = 32 × 25/27 × 25 = 800/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/675 - 800/675 = 810 - 800/675 = 10/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/135

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