Answers

Subtract 56/20 from 40/90

1^st number: 40/90, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

40/90 - 56/20 is -106/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   40/90 = 40 × 2/90 × 2 = 80/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/180 - 504/180 = 80 - 504/180 = -424/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -106/45

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