Answers

Subtract 70/36 from 90/2

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

90/2 - 70/36 is 775/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
   90/2 = 90 × 18/2 × 18 = 1620/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   70/36 = 70 × 1/36 × 1 = 70/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/36 - 70/36 = 1620 - 70/36 = 1550/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 775/18
6. In mixed form: 431/18

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