Answers

Subtract 40/35 from 90/5

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

90/5 - 40/35 is 118/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   90/5 = 90 × 7/5 × 7 = 630/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   40/35 = 40 × 1/35 × 1 = 40/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/35 - 40/35 = 630 - 40/35 = 590/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/7
6. In mixed form: 166/7

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