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Subtract 1/60 from 90/10

1^st number: 9 0/10, 2^nd number: 1/60

90/10 - 1/60 is 539/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   90/10 = 90 × 6/10 × 6 = 540/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/60 - 1/60 = 540 - 1/60 = 539/60
5. In mixed form: 859/60

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