Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 90/8

1^st number: 11 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

90/8 - 70/45 is 349/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   90/8 = 90 × 45/8 × 45 = 4050/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/360 - 560/360 = 4050 - 560/360 = 3490/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 349/36
6. In mixed form: 925/36

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