Answers

Subtract 45/90 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 45/90

40/8 - 45/90 is 9/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/360 - 180/360 = 1800 - 180/360 = 1620/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
6. In mixed form: 41/2

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