Answers

Subtract 60/4 from 35/90

1^st number: 35/90, 2^nd number: 15 0/4

35/90 - 60/4 is -263/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   60/4 = 60 × 45/4 × 45 = 2700/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/180 - 2700/180 = 70 - 2700/180 = -2630/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/18

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