Answers

Subtract 90/8 from 2/36

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 11 2/8

2/36 - 90/8 is -403/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   2/36 = 2 × 2/36 × 2 = 4/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   90/8 = 90 × 9/8 × 9 = 810/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/72 - 810/72 = 4 - 810/72 = -806/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -403/36

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