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Subtract 60/90 from 60/4

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 60/90

60/4 - 60/90 is 43/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   60/4 = 60 × 45/4 × 45 = 2700/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/180 - 120/180 = 2700 - 120/180 = 2580/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/3
6. In mixed form: 141/3

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