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Subtract 7/60 from 90/6

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 7/60

90/6 - 7/60 is 893/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   90/6 = 90 × 10/6 × 10 = 900/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/60 - 7/60 = 900 - 7/60 = 893/60
5. In mixed form: 1453/60

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