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Subtract 7/90 from 10/6

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 7/90

10/6 - 7/90 is 143/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/90 - 7/90 = 150 - 7/90 = 143/90
  5. In mixed form: 153/90

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