Answers

Subtract 96/90 from 3/36

1^st number: 3/36, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

3/36 - 96/90 is -59/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/180 - 192/180 = 15 - 192/180 = -177/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/60

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