Answers

Subtract 84/90 from 90/15

1^st number: 6 0/15, 2^nd number: 84/90

90/15 - 84/90 is 76/15.

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,
   90/15 = 90 × 6/15 × 6 = 540/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/90 - 84/90 = 540 - 84/90 = 456/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/15
6. In mixed form: 51/15

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