Answers

Subtract 75/4 from 90/9

1^st number: 10 0/9, 2^nd number: 18 3/4

90/9 - 75/4 is -35/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   90/9 = 90 × 4/9 × 4 = 360/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   75/4 = 75 × 9/4 × 9 = 675/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/36 - 675/36 = 360 - 675/36 = -315/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/4

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