Answers

Subtract 90/35 from 45/56

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 2 20/35

45/56 - 90/35 is -99/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   90/35 = 90 × 8/35 × 8 = 720/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/280 - 720/280 = 225 - 720/280 = -495/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/56

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