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Subtract 90/4 from 14/15

1^st number: 14/15, 2^nd number: 22 2/4

14/15 - 90/4 is -647/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   90/4 = 90 × 15/4 × 15 = 1350/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/60 - 1350/60 = 56 - 1350/60 = -1294/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -647/30

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