Answers

Subtract 36/16 from 90/40

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

90/40 - 36/16 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   90/40 = 90 × 2/40 × 2 = 180/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/80 - 180/80 = 180 - 180/80 = 0/80
5. The answer is 0

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