Answers

Subtract 90/81 from 96/45

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 1 9/81

96/45 - 90/81 is 46/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
   96/45 = 96 × 9/45 × 9 = 864/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   90/81 = 90 × 5/81 × 5 = 450/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/405 - 450/405 = 864 - 450/405 = 414/405
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/45
6. In mixed form: 11/45

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