Answers

Subtract 14/36 from 90/80

1^st number: 1 10/80, 2^nd number: 14/36

90/80 - 14/36 is 53/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   90/80 = 90 × 9/80 × 9 = 810/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   14/36 = 14 × 20/36 × 20 = 280/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/720 - 280/720 = 810 - 280/720 = 530/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/72

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