Answers

Subtract 14/54 from 90/80

1^st number: 1 10/80, 2^nd number: 14/54

90/80 - 14/54 is 187/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   90/80 = 90 × 27/80 × 27 = 2430/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   14/54 = 14 × 40/54 × 40 = 560/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2430/2160 - 560/2160 = 2430 - 560/2160 = 1870/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/216

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