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Subtract 6/3 from 5/90

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 2 0/3

5/90 - 6/3 is -35/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    6/3 = 6 × 30/3 × 30 = 180/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/90 - 180/90 = 5 - 180/90 = -175/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/18

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