Answers

Subtract 90/45 from 8/35

1^st number: 8/35, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

8/35 - 90/45 is -62/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   90/45 = 90 × 7/45 × 7 = 630/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/315 - 630/315 = 72 - 630/315 = -558/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/35

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