Answers

Subtract 90/40 from 5/60

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 2 10/40

5/60 - 90/40 is -13/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   90/40 = 90 × 3/40 × 3 = 270/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/120 - 270/120 = 10 - 270/120 = -260/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/6

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