Answers

Subtract 40/36 from 45/54

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

45/54 - 40/36 is -5/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   45/54 = 45 × 2/54 × 2 = 90/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   40/36 = 40 × 3/36 × 3 = 120/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/108 - 120/108 = 90 - 120/108 = -30/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18

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