Answers

Subtract 90/45 from 24/5

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

24/5 - 90/45 is 14/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   24/5 = 24 × 9/5 × 9 = 216/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   90/45 = 90 × 1/45 × 1 = 90/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/45 - 90/45 = 216 - 90/45 = 126/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
6. In mixed form: 24/5

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