Answers

Subtract 90/36 from 84/5

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 2 18/36

84/5 - 90/36 is 143/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   84/5 = 84 × 36/5 × 36 = 3024/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3024/180 - 450/180 = 3024 - 450/180 = 2574/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/10
6. In mixed form: 143/10

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