Answers

Subtract 60/20 from 5/90

1^st number: 5/90, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

5/90 - 60/20 is -53/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/180 - 540/180 = 10 - 540/180 = -530/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/18

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