Answers

Subtract 80/60 from 6/90

1^st number: 6/90, 2^nd number: 1 20/60

6/90 - 80/60 is -19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
   80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/180 - 240/180 = 12 - 240/180 = -228/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/15

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