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Subtract 45/15 from 90/4

1^st number: 22 2/4, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

90/4 - 45/15 is 39/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   90/4 = 90 × 15/4 × 15 = 1350/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/60 - 180/60 = 1350 - 180/60 = 1170/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/2
6. In mixed form: 191/2

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