Answers

Subtract 40/36 from 9/90

1^st number: 9/90, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

9/90 - 40/36 is -91/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/180 - 200/180 = 18 - 200/180 = -182/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/90

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