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Subtract 2/72 from 90/6

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 2/72

90/6 - 2/72 is 539/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    90/6 = 90 × 12/6 × 12 = 1080/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/72 - 2/72 = 1080 - 2/72 = 1078/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 539/36
  6. In mixed form: 1435/36

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