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Subtract 25/9 from 6/90

1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 2 7/9

6/90 - 25/9 is -122/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/90 - 250/90 = 6 - 250/90 = -244/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -122/45

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