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Subtract 6/9 from 90/75

1^st number: 1 15/75, 2^nd number: 6/9

90/75 - 6/9 is 8/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   90/75 = 90 × 3/75 × 3 = 270/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   270/225 - 150/225 = 270 - 150/225 = 120/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/15

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