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Subtract 24/15 from 1/90

1^st number: 1/90, 2^nd number: 1 9/15

1/90 - 24/15 is -143/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 15 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   24/15 = 24 × 6/15 × 6 = 144/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/90 - 144/90 = 1 - 144/90 = -143/90

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