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Subtract 60/90 from 80/15

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 60/90

80/15 - 60/90 is 14/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   80/15 = 80 × 6/15 × 6 = 480/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/90 - 60/90 = 480 - 60/90 = 420/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
6. In mixed form: 42/3

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