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Subtract 36/96 from 15/90

15/90 - 36/96 is -5/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   15/90 = 15 × 16/90 × 16 = 240/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   36/96 = 36 × 15/96 × 15 = 540/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/1440 - 540/1440 = 240 - 540/1440 = -300/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24

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