Answers

Subtract 3/36 from 90/54

1^st number: 1 36/54, 2^nd number: 3/36

90/54 - 3/36 is 19/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   90/54 = 90 × 2/54 × 2 = 180/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   3/36 = 3 × 3/36 × 3 = 9/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/108 - 9/108 = 180 - 9/108 = 171/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
6. In mixed form: 17/12

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