Answers

Subtract 60/70 from 96/90

1^st number: 1 6/90, 2^nd number: 60/70

96/90 - 60/70 is 22/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   96/90 = 96 × 7/90 × 7 = 672/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/630 - 540/630 = 672 - 540/630 = 132/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/105

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