Answers

Subtract 90/96 from 90/15

1^st number: 6 0/15, 2^nd number: 90/96

90/15 - 90/96 is 81/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   90/15 = 90 × 32/15 × 32 = 2880/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2880/480 - 450/480 = 2880 - 450/480 = 2430/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/16
6. In mixed form: 51/16

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