Answers

Subtract 45/40 from 90/96

1^st number: 90/96, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

90/96 - 45/40 is -3/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   45/40 = 45 × 12/40 × 12 = 540/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/480 - 540/480 = 450 - 540/480 = -90/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/16

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