Answers

Subtract 90/6 from 24/45

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 15 0/6

24/45 - 90/6 is -217/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   90/6 = 90 × 15/6 × 15 = 1350/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/90 - 1350/90 = 48 - 1350/90 = -1302/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -217/15

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