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Subtract 2/90 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 2/90

15/6 - 2/90 is 223/90.

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,
   15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/90 - 2/90 = 225 - 2/90 = 223/90
5. In mixed form: 243/90

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