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Subtract 30/36 from 60/90

60/90 - 30/36 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/180 - 150/180 = 120 - 150/180 = -30/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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