Answers

Subtract 9/90 from 56/40

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 9/90

56/40 - 9/90 is 13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/360 - 36/360 = 504 - 36/360 = 468/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
6. In mixed form: 13/10

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