Answers

Subtract 90/54 from 6/45

1^st number: 6/45, 2^nd number: 1 36/54

6/45 - 90/54 is -23/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   6/45 = 6 × 6/45 × 6 = 36/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   90/54 = 90 × 5/54 × 5 = 450/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/270 - 450/270 = 36 - 450/270 = -414/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/15

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