Answers

Subtract 96/90 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

6/4 - 96/90 is 13/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   6/4 = 6 × 45/4 × 45 = 270/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/180 - 192/180 = 270 - 192/180 = 78/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/30

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