Answers

Subtract 84/90 from 40/3

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 84/90

40/3 - 84/90 is 62/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
   40/3 = 40 × 30/3 × 30 = 1200/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/90 - 84/90 = 1200 - 84/90 = 1116/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/5
6. In mixed form: 122/5

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