Answers

Subtract 45/80 from 90/36

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 45/80

90/36 - 45/80 is 31/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   90/36 = 90 × 20/36 × 20 = 1800/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/720 - 405/720 = 1800 - 405/720 = 1395/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
6. In mixed form: 115/16

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