Answers

Subtract 90/6 from 24/75

1^st number: 24/75, 2^nd number: 15 0/6

24/75 - 90/6 is -367/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/150 - 2250/150 = 48 - 2250/150 = -2202/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -367/25

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