Answers

Subtract 60/12 from 6/90

1^st number: 6/90, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

6/90 - 60/12 is -74/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/180 - 900/180 = 12 - 900/180 = -888/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -74/15

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