Answers

Subtract 96/90 from 4/10

1^st number: 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

4/10 - 96/90 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   4/10 = 4 × 9/10 × 9 = 36/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   96/90 = 96 × 1/90 × 1 = 96/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/90 - 96/90 = 36 - 96/90 = -60/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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