Answers

Subtract 84/45 from 8/9

1^st number: 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

8/9 - 84/45 is -44/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/45 - 84/45 = 40 - 84/45 = -44/45

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