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Subtract 60/90 from 45/5

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 60/90

45/5 - 60/90 is 25/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   45/5 = 45 × 18/5 × 18 = 810/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/90 - 60/90 = 810 - 60/90 = 750/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/3
6. In mixed form: 81/3

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