Answers

Subtract 36/24 from 10/90

1^st number: 10/90, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

10/90 - 36/24 is -25/18.

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,
   10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   36/24 = 36 × 15/24 × 15 = 540/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/360 - 540/360 = 40 - 540/360 = -500/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18

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