Answers

Subtract 42/90 from 45/35

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 42/90

45/35 - 42/90 is 86/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   45/35 = 45 × 18/35 × 18 = 810/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/630 - 294/630 = 810 - 294/630 = 516/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/105

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