Answers

Subtract 90/25 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 3 15/25

6/3 - 90/25 is -8/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
   6/3 = 6 × 25/3 × 25 = 150/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   90/25 = 90 × 3/25 × 3 = 270/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/75 - 270/75 = 150 - 270/75 = -120/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5

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