Answers

Subtract 56/7 from 90/2

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

90/2 - 56/7 is 37/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   90/2 = 90 × 7/2 × 7 = 630/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   56/7 = 56 × 2/7 × 2 = 112/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/14 - 112/14 = 630 - 112/14 = 518/14
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/1

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