Answers

Subtract 45/36 from 90/6

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

90/6 - 45/36 is 55/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   90/6 = 90 × 6/6 × 6 = 540/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/36 - 45/36 = 540 - 45/36 = 495/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/4
6. In mixed form: 133/4

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