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Subtract 60/4 from 5/90

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 15 0/4

5/90 - 60/4 is -269/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
    60/4 = 60 × 45/4 × 45 = 2700/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/180 - 2700/180 = 10 - 2700/180 = -2690/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/18

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