Answers

Subtract 18/8 from 90/40

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 2 2/8

90/40 - 18/8 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   90/40 = 90 × 1/40 × 1 = 90/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   18/8 = 18 × 5/8 × 5 = 90/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/40 - 90/40 = 90 - 90/40 = 0/40
5. The answer is 0

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