Answers

Subtract 90/60 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

8/5 - 90/60 is 1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   8/5 = 8 × 12/5 × 12 = 96/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/60 - 90/60 = 96 - 90/60 = 6/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10

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