Answers

Subtract 6/36 from 90/64

1^st number: 1 26/64, 2^nd number: 6/36

90/64 - 6/36 is 119/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 36 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   90/64 = 90 × 9/64 × 9 = 810/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
   6/36 = 6 × 16/36 × 16 = 96/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/576 - 96/576 = 810 - 96/576 = 714/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/96
6. In mixed form: 123/96

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