Answers

Subtract 60/24 from 1/90

1^st number: 1/90, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

1/90 - 60/24 is -112/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   1/90 = 1 × 4/90 × 4 = 4/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   60/24 = 60 × 15/24 × 15 = 900/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/360 - 900/360 = 4 - 900/360 = -896/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -112/45

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