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Subtract 5/72 from 90/6

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 5/72

90/6 - 5/72 is 1075/72.

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,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/72 - 5/72 = 1080 - 5/72 = 1075/72
5. In mixed form: 1467/72

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