Answers

Subtract 7/90 from 84/36

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 7/90

84/36 - 7/90 is 203/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/180 - 14/180 = 420 - 14/180 = 406/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/90
6. In mixed form: 223/90

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