Answers

Subtract 10/90 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 10/90

60/12 - 10/90 is 44/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/180 - 20/180 = 900 - 20/180 = 880/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/9
6. In mixed form: 48/9

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