Answers

Subtract 96/60 from 15/90

1^st number: 15/90, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

15/90 - 96/60 is -43/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   96/60 = 96 × 3/60 × 3 = 288/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/180 - 288/180 = 30 - 288/180 = -258/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/30

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