Answers

Subtract 90/72 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

10/8 - 90/72 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   90/72 = 90 × 1/72 × 1 = 90/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/72 - 90/72 = 90 - 90/72 = 0/72
5. The answer is 0

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