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Subtract 8/90 from 15/10

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 8/90

15/10 - 8/90 is 127/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/90 - 8/90 = 135 - 8/90 = 127/90
5. In mixed form: 137/90

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