Answers

Subtract 5/90 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 5/90

84/25 - 5/90 is 1487/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   84/25 = 84 × 18/25 × 18 = 1512/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/450 - 25/450 = 1512 - 25/450 = 1487/450
5. In mixed form: 3137/450

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