Answers

Subtract 90/6 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 15 0/6

50/5 - 90/6 is -5/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   50/5 = 50 × 6/5 × 6 = 300/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   90/6 = 90 × 5/6 × 5 = 450/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/30 - 450/30 = 300 - 450/30 = -150/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/1

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