Answers

Subtract 90/9 from 40/5

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 10 0/9

40/5 - 90/9 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   40/5 = 40 × 9/5 × 9 = 360/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   90/9 = 90 × 5/9 × 5 = 450/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/45 - 450/45 = 360 - 450/45 = -90/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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