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Subtract 5/90 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 5/90

6/5 - 5/90 is 103/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/90 - 5/90 = 108 - 5/90 = 103/90
5. In mixed form: 113/90

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