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Subtract 96/90 from 6/12

1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 6/90

6/12 - 96/90 is -17/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/180 - 192/180 = 90 - 192/180 = -102/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30

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