Answers

Subtract 56/25 from 1/90

1^st number: 1/90, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

1/90 - 56/25 is -1003/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   1/90 = 1 × 5/90 × 5 = 5/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   56/25 = 56 × 18/25 × 18 = 1008/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/450 - 1008/450 = 5 - 1008/450 = -1003/450

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