Answers

Subtract 6/90 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 6/90

25/24 - 6/90 is 39/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   25/24 = 25 × 15/24 × 15 = 375/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/360 - 24/360 = 375 - 24/360 = 351/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/40

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