Answers

Subtract 75/5 from 9/90

1^st number: 9/90, 2^nd number: 15 0/5

9/90 - 75/5 is -149/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   75/5 = 75 × 18/5 × 18 = 1350/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/90 - 1350/90 = 9 - 1350/90 = -1341/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/10

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