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Subtract 10/6 from 8/90

1^st number: 8/90, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

8/90 - 10/6 is -71/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/90 - 150/90 = 8 - 150/90 = -142/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/45

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