Answers

Subtract 56/35 from 90/18

1^st number: 5 0/18, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

90/18 - 56/35 is 17/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   90/18 = 90 × 35/18 × 35 = 3150/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   56/35 = 56 × 18/35 × 18 = 1008/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/630 - 1008/630 = 3150 - 1008/630 = 2142/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/5
6. In mixed form: 32/5

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