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Subtract 90/12 from 60/90

1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 7 6/12

60/90 - 90/12 is -41/6.

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,
    60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    90/12 = 90 × 15/12 × 15 = 1350/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/180 - 1350/180 = 120 - 1350/180 = -1230/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/6

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